The Dilemma Behind 220 Million Elderly: Companion Robots Are Becoming a Necessity According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the population aged 65 and above in China has exceeded 220 million, accounting for 15.4% of the total population. However, there are only about 20,000 certified elderly care workers nationwide. “Who will take care … Read more
Hugo once said: “Loneliness accompanies a person’s life; loneliness is a lifelong friend.”This statement vividly reflects how the feeling of “loneliness” can arise at any time and place in human emotions, shadowing us constantly.This sense of loneliness is viewed by some robotics companies as an invaluable and endless wealth. They have developed AI companion robots … Read more
Recently, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) officially released the international standard for elderly care robots, which was led by China. This standard provides benchmarks for the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of various elderly care robot products.Is the era of elderly care robots upon us? Are elderly care robots reliable? Reporters from “Xinhua Insight” conducted … Read more