London: The elderly could soon have a non-human companion to beat loneliness and isolation as researchers have developed prototype of a social robot with emotion and the ability to remember and recall.
Working in partnership with their relatives or carers, the robot supports independent living for the elderly, the researchers noted.
The results demonstrated that a social robot can potentially help to prevent isolation and loneliness, offering stimulating activities whilst respecting autonomy and independence, the researchers from University of Hertfordshire in Britain added.read more...http://www.vishwagujarat.com/lifestyle/social-robot-to-give-the-elderly-company/
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