Remote-controlled robots being tested to assess residents living with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2021
Health practitioners in Scotland are piloting a remote-controlled robot to assess the physical and cognitive health of care home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Upcoming ‘stroke boot camp’ will evaluate new smartphone app for rehab
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
A new smartphone app for stroke rehabilitation will be evaluated during an upcoming “stroke boot camp” at Chapman University.
Minocycline does not decrease geographic atrophy enlargement in AMD
Mar 25, 2024
The GA enlargement rate in the study eyes did not differ significantly in the run-in and treatment phases in age-related macular degeneration.
Supply of Moxi robots within healthcare to grow following $25M boost
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
Developers of a healthcare robot, Moxi, plan to expand their reach thanks to $25 million in new funding.
Companion robot will not go mainstream in 2022
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 20, 2021
Although 2021 saw renewed investment and focus on the social robotics market, 2022 will not be the breakout year the industry is hoping for, according to a new report on technology trends.
Array of tech helps senior living communities address industry challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
Senior living providers are creatively implementing technology to address challenges related to workforce shortages, improve resident satisfaction, prevent falls, improve health and safety outcomes and...
Robots could be good investment to mitigate loneliness among residents
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 14, 2023
Robots might be one answer for mitigating loneliness among older adults, suggest the results of a recent survey.
Braille bot reads at superspeeds, could fast-track other assistive devices for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A newly-developed robot sensor can read braille at twice the speed of human readers, over 300 words per minute, researchers say.
Report predicts 39 million robot shipments a year by 2024
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2019
Robotic capabilities will be particularly useful for older adults who are aging in place or for ambient assisted living end-users, according to a new report.
A calming influence
Dec 01, 2015
A robotic therapy cat can help improve quality of life for people with dementia, according to a pilot study out of Mälardalen University in Sweden.
