Caring robots are here to help
arXiv:1803.11243v110 citations
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This tackles the problem of social isolation and depression in older populations, but appears incremental as it builds on existing technologies like sensors and telemedicine.
The paper addresses the use of robots to assist older people in independent living, focusing on preventing social isolation and depression, but does not provide specific results or numbers.
Robots, along with sensors and telemedicine, have been identified as technologies that can assist and prolong independent living for older people, with robots especially being used to help prevent social isolation and depression.