Scientists tests elder care robot
A robot created by Washington State University scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes.
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Interactive robot ‘Pharos’ helps the elderly exercise
Researchers are working on an interactive robot called Pharos that will help the elderly with their daily household chores.
Using robots to help diagnose autism
Kids’ interactions with talking robots—which behave in a standardized, bias-free manner—could reveal telltale signs in very young children destined to develop autism.
Are culturally competent robots the future in elderly care?
Robots that assist the elderly while adapting to the culture of the individual they are caring for are now being tested in retirement homes.
Staying sharp with memory-jogging robot
Memory-jogging robot to keep people sharp in ‘smart’ retirement homes has been used in a trial to combat cognitive decline in later age.
Robots as partners in rehabilitation
Trust should play a crucial part in the development of intelligent machines like robots for medical therapies, say researchers from University of Freiburg.
Personalized deep learning equips robots for autism therapy
Machine learning network offers personalized estimates of children’s behavior.
Researcher add salt to Pepper
Researchers performed a detailed security assessment of Pepper, a commercial humanoid robot. They found that the robot is frighteningly easy to hack.
