It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains ...

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 ...

An article recently published in the journal Scientific Reports investigated the factors influencing the willingness to use ...

The Rise of Robotics in Eldercare In recent years, the demand for eldercare solutions has surged, driven by an aging population and a growing need for personalized care. Technological advancements ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — From refrigerators powered by artificial intelligence to automated mops and mowers, household robots are on the rise! – But are they truly helpful, or just another tech trend?

Advances in medicine have led to an increase in human longevity. Estimates suggest that by 2030, one in every six individuals globally will be aged over 60 years. This rapid increase in the aging ...

The U.S. is about to face a reckoning when it comes to its 65-and-older population outnumbering children for the first time. But other nations — including Japan — are facing an even steeper ratio of ...

Older Americans are living longer than before on average. That means there is more demand for long-term care services. A Wells Fargo report from earlier this year, for example, estimated that 1.7 ...

Home-care robots hold significant potential in empowering older adults. Researchers from Chiba University, Japan, assess factors influencing the willingness to use home-care robots among caregivers ...