The world is getting older, and there aren't enough people to care for everyone. Can robots help fill the gap?
By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to more than double, from 703 million in 2019 to 1.5 billion, according to the United Nations. Hospitals, care homes and families everywhere are feeling the pressure.
On this episode of T-Flash, we look at how three places are turning to AI and robotics:
France: At the Broca Living Lab, robots help patients engage in therapy. At a care home, the AI app Livana uses residents' life stories to calm people living with Alzheimer's.
United States: Meet Robbie, a caregiving robot that handles 27 daily tasks for a couple living with disabilities in New Hampshire.
Taiwan: Now a super-aged society, with more than 1 in 5 people aged 65 or older. Smart assistive devices, AI-powered rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Plan 3.0 aim to ease the strain.
Technology can take on repetitive work and help seniors live independently for longer. But can machines replace human empathy, judgment and connection?
Better care takes more than smarter machines. It takes people, supported by the right technology.
Chapter
00:00 Preview: Robots in Healthcare
00:32 Can AI Help Address the Aging Care Crisis?
02:01 Global Aging and Long-Term Care Challenges
03:03 Taiwan’s Aging Population and Nursing Shortage
05:25 AI in Care: Applications, Risks, and Limits
07:04 France: Robots Supporting Dementia Therapy
09:13 Personalized AI Voices for Dementia Care
11:07 US: Bringing Caregiving Robots Home
12:29 How Robbie Helps with Daily Care
13:38 The Hidden Burden on Family Caregivers
14:58 Inside Robbie: Navigation, AI, and Research
16:38 Living with Robbie: Support and Independence
17:51 Taiwan: Smart Assistive Devices and AI Rehabilitation
20:02 Making Smart Care Easier for Seniors
20:30 Taiwan’s Long-Term Care 3.0 Plan
22:52 Smart Assistive Device Rentals and Subsidies
23:21 Closing Preview: EVs at the Paris Motor Show
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