Can Robots Combat Loneliness? - Exploring Social Robots in Elderly Care
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the potential of robots as companions for combating loneliness in this thought-provoking 47-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Discover how social humanoid robots like Pepper are being integrated into care settings and homes of elderly individuals to address isolation. Learn about robots' capabilities in recognizing emotions, engaging in conversation, entertaining, and leading activities, and how these interactions can provide comfort and meaning to people's lives. Examine the growing role of robotic companions in tackling the loneliness epidemic and its impact on physical and mental health. Gain insights from this discussion, which was part of the Aspen Ideas: Health 2022 event, addressing one of society's most pressing health challenges.
Syllabus
Can Robots Combat Loneliness?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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