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Elderly-Assisting Robots

This Social Robot is Designed to Keep the Elderly Engaged and Independent

— March 25, 2016 — Tech
'Alfie' is a social robot created by the University of London School of Computer Science to keep the elderly engaged and independent. While social robots have been used in a number of different capacities, these researchers are looking at how such devices could be used to improve the lives of seniors.

Alfie was created as part of the ENRICHME project, which specifically focuses on elderly communities. The robot is currently being used by the LACE Housing Association as a tool for keeping the elderly engaged by assisting them with tasks such as setting up video calls or remembering to take their medication.

While Alfie is not designed to act as a substitute for human contact, the robot is a useful tool for improving the quality of life of senior citizen and reducing the workload of caretakers.
Trend Themes
1. Social Robots for Elderly Care - The development of social robots specifically designed for elderly care presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare industry.
2. Enhancing Elderly Engagement with Robotics - The use of robots to keep the elderly engaged and independent offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the senior living sector.
3. Robotic Assistance for Elderly Tasks - Robots designed to assist the elderly with daily tasks like medication reminders and video calls have the potential to disrupt the assistive technology market.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can harness the potential of social robots for elderly care, improving patient outcomes and alleviating caregiver burden.
2. Senior Living - The integration of robotics to enhance elderly engagement and independence presents new opportunities for innovation in the senior living industry.
3. Assistive Technology - The application of robotic assistance for elderly tasks opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive technology industry, improving the lives of individuals with mobility limitations.
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