There has been much discussion lately about the many ways artificial intelligence will affect senior care – and healthcare in general.
Ongoing lawsuits indicate there’s little advantage to seniors for letting AI determine their MA coverage
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
A new report calls out the role of AI in validating cost-cutting measures that leave seniors in need without coverage.
As senior care bots become a global phenomenon, developers still aim for collaborative intent with caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
Companies are releasing new models, and new data, that shows how robots can collaborate with caregivers within senior living.
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Stroke diagnosis and rehab gaining from new AI, robotics innovations
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
New tech for stroke, including AI and a robotic hip device, aims to improve treatment at every stage from diagnosis to recovery.
Valentine’s Day robo-pets for the lonely: senior living provider gives golden robot pups for the golden...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
RiverSpring Living is identifying New York older adults in need of a Valentine’s Day boost as part of its ongoing robo-pet program.
Remote-controlled robots being tested to assess residents living with dementia
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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.
Supply of Moxi robots within healthcare to grow following $25M boost
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
Developers of a healthcare robot, Moxi, plan to expand their reach thanks to $25 million in new funding.
Braille bot reads at superspeeds, could fast-track other assistive devices for seniors
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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.
Third time’s the charmer: ElliQ improves robot’s banter with senior living residents, developers...
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 10, 2024
The newly released third iteration of ElliQ is a lighter, smaller design that is easier for seniors to handle, the developers said.