Robots with a height of 0.8 m and a weight of 15 kg are controlled using the application on a smartphone or touch screen. Robots can talk with older people, remind them of the need to take medicine, consult and help around the house.

In addition, robots can help maintain social connections. For example, make Skype calls easier by eliminating the problems that many older people who use phones experience. They can also adjust room temperature and light levels.

In addition, the robots Stevie, Paro and Pillo can remind you to take medicine at the right time.

“Robotics can play a huge role in older care facilities and hospitals so people can do more at less,” says Conor McGinn, an assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin.

The work of a professional care assistant is incredibly complex and often involves long hours of work where staff are often scarce. In the United States, more than 35% of care assistants leave their jobs each year. By completing some of the daily routine tasks, robots can free maintenance staff to spend more time with patients.

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