So was Shakey, a quasi-autonomous robot whose navigation technology is still used by car companies and space agencies today. For the last two decades, roboticist Roy Kornbluh has been working here on ...

In Tokyo, a humanoid robot is being tested as a potential caregiver for Japan's aging population. Dubbed AIREC (AI-driven Robot for Embrace and Care), the system recently demonstrated its ability to ...

In the unfolding era of advanced technology, the concept of robots assisting in elderly care is no longer science fiction but a reality. With a 95% success rate, robotic assistants have emerged as an ...

The demographic landscape in the U.S. is shifting rapidly, with the median age now at 38.9, almost a decade older than it was in 1980. By 2050, the population of adults over 65 is projected to surge ...

The United States is not a great place for old people, to put it lightly. That’s not to mention the prospect of growing old in a society where your well-being is directly tied to your wage — as that ...

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a ...

New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage and more need for carers. London-based robot designer Rich Walker talks about the challenges in creating robot carers to help fill some of those gaps.