Communications of the ACM
Salford Ph.d. Student Develops Revolutionary Elderly Care Robot
Antonio Espingardeiro and his P37 S65 robot, which can remind elderly people to take their medication and exercise, and can even tell jokes.
Credit: University of Salford
University of Salford researchers have created an interactive care robot designed to help care for elderly people in nursing homes.
Salford's Antonio Espingardeiro has developed the prototype elderly care robot, which can remind people to take medications and exercise, as well as tell jokes. The robot can be programmed to perform routine health interventions, and facial-recognition technology enables it to remember the preferences and requirements of each patient. Espingardeiro also has designed the robot to provide 24-hour emergency notifications and directly connect to carers or doctors through videoconference or short messaging service.
He believes the robot has the potential to improve the quality of life for the elderly. "I've already established that robots can provide meaningful interaction to supplement human contact, and from my work with care homes, I've seen first-hand how both staff and residents benefit from their presence," Espingardeiro says.
He hopes to receive financial backing to conduct field trials and refine the robot's system.
From University of Salford
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