By: Ingrid Fadelli
May 23, 2019
Researchers at Fraunhofer IPA, in Stuttgart, Germany, have recently developed MobiKa, a low-cost, mobile robot capable of two-modal (voice and text) interactions with humans. Their robot, presented in a paper pre-published on arXiv, could be particularly useful for assisting elderly people.
Recent advances in robotics have enabled the development of robots that can assist humans both in their homes and in healthcare settings. These robots could help a number of people, including the elderly, by assisting them with daily tasks, reminding them to take medication or administering basic treatments.