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

Many countries around the world have ageing populations and a growing prevalence of dementia. Japan, in particular, is a “super-ageing” society, with a population getting older faster than anywhere ...

German robotics startup Devanthro has unveiled its latest generation of telepresence robots, specifically designed for caring at home. Robody's newest version boasts a fully redesigned torso and arms, ...

Yukiko Namekata, a resident at an elder care facility in Tokyo run by Zenkoukai, and her caregiver follow the movement of a miniature humanoid robot called PALRO. At top, AIREC, an artificial ...

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 ...

The robotics sector is rapidly evolving, thanks to remarkable advancements in sensor technology and healthcare applications. As these innovations continue ...

In a quiet robotics lab in north-west London, three black mechanical hands stretch and curl with human-like precision. No claws or pincers. Just joints where they should be. "We're not building ...

EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people ...

CLEVELAND—Imagine a robot that not only reminds you to take your medication, but helps you navigate your home and offers companionship. This type of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology ...

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 ...

Are robots the solution to China's growing aged care problem? The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a large-scale trial program to test whether intelligent machines ...