COMPUTEX 2026

Can AI Robots Truly Care? Companion Robots & Smart Elderly Care Explained | COMPUTEX 2026

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As societies world-wide continue to age, can companion robots help to fulfill the growing need for care workers? In this exclusive COMPUTEX 2026 interview, we speak to Shunyi Chang, Business Development & Product Director of Nuwa Robotics to discover how AI-powered robots are being designed not just for automation, but for emotional interaction, cognitive health tracking, and supporting senior independence with human dignity. KEY HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF EMOTIONAL INTERACTION Why expressive, human-like gestures and facial expressions are critical to reducing technology resistance among seniors. COMBATING SENIOR LONLINESS Real-world observations on how regular interaction with AI companion robots supports emotional well-being and mental health. BALANCING FAMILY DYNAMICS Can a robot act as a "neutral assistant" to reduce home tension around repetitive caregiving tasks like medication reminders? PRIVACY VS SAFETY MONITORING How to design unobtrusive sensing technologies that protect senior safety inside the home or care-home without invading their dignity. MACHINE DEPENDENCE VS DIGNIFIED AGING The long-term role of AI and robotics over the next decade in helping seniors live more independently. Featured Expert:Shunyi Chang, Business Development & Product Director of Nuwa Robotics