Companion robots, in particular, have caught the public’s attention. For years, mental health experts have warned of a loneliness epidemic, particularly among older adults. A 2017 AARP study ...
Even in the advanced world of 2024, robots are still better in science ... to tell us all about her efforts to create cuddly companion bots for real.
The rapidly increasing aging population will lead to a shortage of care providers in the future. While robotic technologies are a potential alternative, their widespread use is limited by poor ...
Companion robotic pets reduced depression ... who also conducted a study of older adults and people with dementia, said robot pets are not for all older adults because individual needs vary ...
Even in the advanced world of 2024, robots are still better in science ... to tell us all about her efforts to create cuddly companion bots for real.
For the 90s and 2000s kids who had an unhealthy attachment to FurReal Friends or Tomagotchis, this extremely cute pet robot ...
Next, there is Harmony by RealDoll. A more controversial use, Harmony combines AI with a lifelike humanoid robot to offer a romantic and physical companion. Harmony can hold conversations ...
New York state officials have offered robot companions to more than 800 older adults. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced that it would work with its local partners to ...
The campaign against sex robots is working with policy experts to draw up legislation aimed at banning claims that companion robots can be a substitute for human relationships. "Are we going to ...
Jennie’s a source of comfort, a companion, and a friend. With her lifelike features and interactive behaviors, she can help alleviate feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. Every detail ...
Startup Embodied is closing down, and its product, an $800 robot for kids ages 5 to 10, will soon be bricked. Embodied blamed ...