Companies are building robots to combat the loneliness epidemic and bring emotional support

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AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan’s ageing population

The Airec robot can help a person sit up, put on socks, cook scrambled eggs and other useful tasks.

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Companies are building robots to combat the loneliness epidemic and bring emotional support

Robots these days can complete many tasks, from doing the laundry to serving food. But now, companies are taking that human-robot relationship one step further."The future of robots looks bright, with advancements in AI and customization leading to more interactive and supportive companions for various aspects of life," said Realbotix’s flagship humanoid robot Aria. Aria is a customizable, human-like robot. Users can design Aria’s physical featu…

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Japan is facing the increasingly serious challenges of aging population and shortage of nursing staff. Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics may be the solution, but the industry has different views on whether robots can completely replace human labor. According to Reuters, recently, at a technology show in Tokyo, an AI-driven humanoid robot AIREC was demonstrated to help bedridden elderly people turn over, which is helpful for changing diap…