Robotic pets are being marketed as emotional companions to provide comfort and reduce loneliness, especially for the elderly or lonely.

Robotic pets provide companionship without maintenance worries and are used in hospice care by nonprofits like Capital Caring.

Robotic pets, like Boston Dynamics' dogs, can provide sarcastic and informative responses to questions.

They can be used in logistics, households, hospitals, and by the New York Police for tasks such as crime scene screening and patient communication.

Robotic pets can cost between $100 and $2,774, with some models funded largely through donations.

Robotic pets can reduce loneliness by 70 percent and pain by 75 percent, improving seniors' cardiovascular health, anxiety, mood, and quality of life.

The use of robotic pets raises ethical questions about replacing real animals and potential over-reliance.

More research is needed to understand the benefits and risks of using robotic pets in therapy and social settings.

Robotic pets can give seniors a sense of purpose and nostalgic comfort.

They can reduce anxiety and agitation in people with Alzheimer's and dementia, and provide comfort to children and veterans.

Robotic pets have numerous benefits in therapeutic settings, including reducing social isolation and improving elderly individuals' quality of life.

Robotic pets should be used alongside human interaction, not in place of it, to prevent over-reliance and mitigate risks.

Robotic pets can provide significant benefits in therapeutic and social settings, but their use must be managed responsibly to mitigate potential risks.

Robotic pets are being marketed as emotional companions to provide comfort and reduce loneliness, especially for the elderly or lonely.

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Children in Ukraine who had to leave their homes are getting a special surprise from a Northern Virginia nonprofit.

They look like stuffed animals, but there’s more to them.

“These are quite remarkable. They are lifelike and act like real pets. They’re affordable,” Steve Cone, chief of philanthropy and communications at Virginia-based Capital Caring, said.

The organization started integrating robotic pets into its care and provided them to patients with dementia, veterans and younger children with serious health issues.

They cost $150 and are funded mostly through donations.

Now, 500 of these pets are being sent to children from Ukraine who had to leave their homes.

“We decided this was a wonderful way to provide something unexpected and delightful that would really be heartwarming and something that the child would just be delighted with,” Cone said.

The nonprofit provides hospice care and long-term illness services for people in the D.C. area.

“Reading and hearing about these little children who have lost their homes and their pets, it just seemed like something we should try to do.”

The nonprofit is working with the Polish government to get the robotic pets to Ukrainian refugees.

“They don’t have to worry about feeding it, walking it, cleaning up after it; they just can enjoy the love that it brings them,” Cone said.

Anyone interested in donating to the nonprofit can visit Capital Caring’s donation webpage.

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Thanks to the added software, Boston Robotics can speak and answer questions brilliantly, and will be available on the market in the second quarter of 2024, and the company says it can add unique historical figures to each of them, to be philosophical or historical answers or even answers inspired by the language of the street.
The company also says that each dog can add an accent to the modern or voice of a historical character of the customer ’ s choice, and demonstrated this by displaying a dog that speaks Shakespeare ’ s philosophical style and language, Killinginsmith asked the dog named Spot about his view of his work, and the dog replied: “My job is to guide and share my stories with the universe, this is my task entrusted to me and I will not allow myself to fail. ”
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Another dog Killinginsmith called “Josh ”, loaded with software for a satirical literary character, answered the same question about the meaning of his existence, saying in an impatient tone:“ an inexplicable vacuum, ” amid the laughter and applause of the attendees on the description and significance of the dog ’ s robot response.
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Call it four-legged companionship without the need for potty training.

Thousands of animatronic pets are on their way to older, socially isolated New Yorkers in an effort to combat what experts describe as a crisis of loneliness.

The state’s Office for the Aging (OFA) announced Sunday, June 3, that Rhode Island-based Ageless Innovation is delivering another 4,725 robotic pets and games to elderly adults through New York State’s aging network.

Since 2018, OFA has distributed more than 31,500 of the plush, lifelike pets, which are designed to make realistic sounds and movements, to those assessed as socially isolated and lonely.

A pilot study conducted in 2018 found that 70 percent of recipients reported a reduction or significant reduction in loneliness, plus a 75 percent decrease in pain.

The state’s intergenerational game project, Joy for All, includes Scrabble Bingo, Trivial Pursuit Generations, and Game of Life Generations. Through a partnership with Hasbro launched in 2023, the games have been tailored to an older crowd by featuring larger fonts and intergenerational gameplay and storylines.

“We’ve initiated multiple innovative solutions, bolstered by technology, to connect people, provide companionship, and significantly reduce isolation and its consequences,” said OFA Director Greg Olsen. “Proudly, I can say data shows our efforts are working and exceeding expectations. “

Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness put older adults at an increased risk of a number of health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, depression, cognitive decline, and even death, according to the National Council on Aging.

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Gathered in a semi-circle, a group of women in wheelchairs petted the newly adopted cats and dogs sitting on their laps Wednesday afternoon, talking softly to their new companions. The dogs barked and leaned in for pets, the cats meowed and rolled over for scratches — almost like they were real.

But the animals were robots, a fact that wasn’t lost on many of the women in the Fellowship Manor sitting room.

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One resident at the Whitehall Township senior living community, Jackie, named her small golden retriever robot Goldie. Jackie said she grew up on a farm in Palmer Township with plenty of dogs but never one that looked like Goldie.

“She’s a good girl — she just sits there and doesn’t make a sound unless you talk to her,” Jackie said.

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That was one of 20 pairings made at the adoption event at Fellowship Community where residents, primarily those with dementia, picked out one of 20 robotic pets — 10 dogs and 10 cats — to serve as their companions.

Animal therapy can be beneficial for seniors, especially those with dementia. Benefits for seniors include improved cardiovascular health, better quality of life and decreased feelings of anxiety, loneliness and depression.

However, it’s not reasonable or safe in most care settings to introduce real animals, according to Mary Kay McMahon, president and CEO of Fellowship Community.

“Because of their own care needs most of our residents couldn’t take care of animals and our staff don’t have the time to take care of them,” McMahon said.

But research has found that use of robotic pets still offers a number of benefits to seniors with dementia, including improved well-being, mood and quality of life. McMahon said there are also benefits for seniors who were caregivers for much of their lives.

The adoption event was a surprise for many residents. Jackie said she didn’t know they would be giving out robot pets until about 10 a.m. Wednesday when she was asked if she wanted one.

Another resident, Elaine, said she rolled into the room not knowing what was going on but asked if she could have a golden retriever robot, like Jackie’s. Elaine promptly named her new friend Dog, pronounced “D-O-G.”

“I always wanted to name a dog Dog,” Elaine said.

McMahon said they tried to match the animals with residents based on their preferences. Once they made a match, the robotic companions were theirs to keep.

McMahon said staff have seen how the robot pets can help. Just before the pandemic, Fellowship Community bought a handful of robotic pets for residents. She said the recipients all saw improvements in their mood, appetites and social interactions, and reduced anxiety and depression. The robot pets even reminded some of real dogs or cats they had owned, she said, which helps in the long term with their conditions.

“It gives them a sense of purpose,” McMahon said. “They feel like they are taking care of something.”

It helps that the robots are very lifelike — the imitation fur is soft and built-in sensors allow the companion pets to respond to a person’s presence and touch as well as react to the environment.

Each one costs a little more than $100, which were paid for via a Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors 100th Anniversary Community Charity Grant.

Though Jackie and Elaine both said they knew their dogs weren’t “real,” they both remarked how Goldie and Dog moved their head when petted and how soft they were.

“She’s going to be a good pet,” Jackie said.

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Robots that in the future will support the elderly or lonely, should build relationships with the owner not as people, but as dogs.
In the future, this concept will be applied by developers.
Scientists from the University of Glasgow have made relevant conclusions based on new research.
This is reported on September 29 in the magazine PLOS ONE.
Scottish researchers surveyed more than 150 dog breeders and found that there are seven of the most commonly cited factors most closely related to animals.
These include the ability to communicate, the predictability of reactions, the physical signs of attachment, a positive, sometimes even enthusiastic approach, a propensity for joint activities, a sense of intimacy and, finally, the ability to adapt to each other.
Perhaps robots that behave this way will be approved.
The researchers suggest that embedding this type of behavior into robot software will allow them to provide their owners with the same experience and health benefits as friendship with a real animal, without the attendant responsibilities.
This will allow the technique to be used effectively.
"Our approach has allowed us to gain knowledge about the factors that make people so enjoy the company of dogs.
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In the next phase of the study, a team led by Katie Riddock intends to conduct tests involving humans and robots behaving like dogs.
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They can reduce anxiety and agitation in people with Alzheimer's and dementia, and provide comfort to children and veterans.

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Content: Robotic animal dolls may not be the first thought that comes to mind when considering a companion pet, but Diana Wise and Carol Brown believe otherwise. In fact, the two say Joy for All companion pets can make a big difference in providing comfort to aging adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia who are struggling with social isolation.

Wise saw this firsthand in her mother, who had dementia for years and lived in a memory care unit at an assisted living facility. Wise would visit her mother regularly, but when COVID hit, she could no longer do so.

“I was unable to see her for eight months,” said Wise, “And when I finally was able to see her, I saw the decline of how much the isolation affected her … [W]hen I found my mom, well, they said that all she did was sleep – what else was there to do? And so that isolation impacted her a lot. Her memory was just – everything had changed about her.”

Wise’s mother, Helen Espinoza, passed away in November 2020 from COVID complications. In the midst of her grief, Wise found herself wanting to do something in her mother’s memory that would help someone else. After having heard an idea from Brown about robotic companion pets, she soon had the idea to partner with her. As a result, Wise formed the “Share the Love” Helen Espinoza Memorial Fund.

“The first thing that came to mind was these animals to help with memory care units or caregivers, assisted living, with this isolation,” said Wise. “I mean, with COVID it really put a lot of perspective about how hard it is on these residents without having [companionship.] They can’t have little animals and stuff, but why not have this – the best, next best thing? You know, the interaction itself?”

The idea to use robotic pets came when Brown was doing her own research into solutions for the decline in quality of life brought on by isolation in these affected residents. Brown stated that with the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) Area Agency on Aging, she focuses heavily on three areas that affect seniors the most, and one of them is Alzheimer’s and dementia.

“For several years, we’ve been extremely aware that social isolation is causing a huge decline in quality of life and life expectancy in our seniors,” she said. “And COVID did shine a huge light on it: people started understanding how detrimental it is to be isolated like that. So we were looking for solutions prior to, but with COVID, it really lit a fire underneath to start seeking out possibilities to help resolve some of the issues going on.”

Brown explained that people with Alzheimer’s and dementia can struggle with extreme anxiety and agitation. They often benefit from having something to do with their hands. Their senses of time, space and reality can become skewed. Changes in environment or schedule can be really upsetting. And sometimes people with these diagnoses live alone with no help or companionship.

“On the other side is the caregiver, who – especially during COVID – found themselves 24/7 alone with that loved one, providing all the care because many of them didn’t want the services even coming into their home,” she said. “They were too afraid to let anybody in … So if their loved one isn’t sleeping, neither are they. So now the caregiver’s extremely stressed out, exhausted, overwhelmed, and they need help.”

Enter Joy for All’s lifelike robotic pets. With options between cats and puppies, the companion pets have heartbeats, can purr or lick, meow or bark, move and respond to motion, voice and touch. When needed, they can be muted as well. As robotic pets, they avoid the liabilities and dangers of caring for a living creature while still providing the comfort of an animal.

Brown had been demonstrating two pets in an interview with the Sun when a passerby had stopped to say, “Wow, I thought they were real!” Brown shared that she’s seen people visibly relax with the pets.

“There’s a lot of studies that were done years ago about giving folks with Alzheimer’s a baby doll,” she explained. “Many facilities don’t allow it. They consider it demeaning … But they were missing the point that if you’re not going to do that, then what are you going to do? You need to provide them with something that they can hang on to.

“Because these are so lifelike, it does exactly what the studies, the research, shows: it’s going to bring down the anxiety level. If there’s aggression, it tends to fall back down just as well … [and] you’re giving their caregiver a break.”

Wise and Brown shared that they hope not only to provide these pets to individuals with Alzheimer’s or their caregivers, but also to facilities with assisted living and skilled nursing memory care units where current shortages in staff mean individuals may be doing the work of two or three staff members at a time.

Brown shared that the Joy for All puppy typically costs about $140 while the cat costs $120. With bulk purchasing, she can bring the cost down a bit, but not by much. Additionally, the fund needs to cover rechargeable batteries for the pets.

The foundation will need to raise more funds to acquire more pets, but Wise and Brown reported that they’ve already been able to provide a few pets thanks to a donation made by AARP.

“So we were able to place a couple already at Daybreak Adult Daycare Center,” said Brown. “They are one of the providers that WACOG works with, so we were able to make a donation and bring them a puppy and kitten.

“They’re very popular. [The staff] make sure they handle it in a certain way so that there isn’t fighting. I think last time I talked to Mary, I think what they do is they got animal crates so when it’s time for them to go to bed, they get put in their crate.”

Seeing the difference the pets are making, Wise not only wishes to raise more funds to provide more of them, she also hopes to get the word out in case people may want to purchase the pets for their own family members.

“What I witnessed seeing the other residents that have Alzheimer’s, dementia: they do hold onto things and it gives them comfort,” she said. “My heart just went for this and so I know my mom would be really proud of that.

“… I needed something to come out positive about this, especially about how we’ve heard so much about the isolation with people in senior living homes and stuff, so we needed to have something a little bit more positive and something that we can do to uplift out of this whole thing.”

Wise and Brown also noted that despite the setbacks in kickstarting their fundraising campaign, now is a good time for people to learn about “Share the Love” and the Helen Espinoza Memorial Fund. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers month.

As older adults continue to face the obstacles of Alzheimer’s and dementia in a pandemic, Wise and Brown hope to further reduce isolation for Yuma County’s elderly one companion pet at a time.

To learn more about the Helen Espinoza Memorial Fund and make a donation, visit https://www.azfoundation.org/Donors/Give-to-a-Memorial-Fund/-Share-the-Love-Helen-Espinoza-Memorial-Fund. To learn more about WACOG and connect with the resources they provide to aging adults, visit https://www.wacog.com/area-agency-on-aging/

Sisko J. Stargazer can be reached at 928-539-6849 or sstargazer@yumasun.com.

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Capital Caring Health is working with the Polish government to bring emotional support to children who lost pets amid the crisis in Ukraine.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A Virginia nonprofit is partnering with the Polish government to help Ukrainian children who fled their homes.

Capital Caring Health, which is headquartered in Falls Church, will provide robotic cats and dogs as companion pets to refugee children who've had to leave their own pets behind because of the war.

The organization provides hospice, palliative and elder care services to around 120,000 patients in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

CCH said in a statement that the effort has been approved by Polish officials and the robotics pets will be flown to Poland for distribution.

The statement says that clinical studies indicate that robotic pets can be a source of comfort for children between the ages of 3 to 10.

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Steve Cone, chief of philanthropy for Capital Caring Health, holds two robotic pets.

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Tom Koutsoumpas, CEO of CCH, said in a statement that the organization provides robotic pets to veterans with dementia in the DMV area, which has brought about "remarkable changes in behavior."

"Among the benefits are reduction in agitation, prevention of depression, and often a reduction in medications being administered,” Koutsoumpas said.

The community can support CCH's efforts to support robotic pets for Ukrainian children effort by making a donation online. (Select the "Patient Pet Services and Robotic Companion Pets" option in the specific program dropdown menu.)

A $300 donation provides one robotic pet for both a child refugee and a veteran with dementia.

"The robotic pets are quite remarkable and interactively react to human touch, movement, and voice—like real pets," Steve Cone, chief of philanthropy for CCH said in a statement. "As we like to say no need to feed or walk or clean up after them—just enjoy their LOVE."

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Scientific robotics companies are competing to create sophisticated models that can meet many different needs, especially in medicine and other fields.
The large and massive development in the field of artificial intelligence, chips and complex mechanics supported by advanced technology contributes to increasing the speed of development of robots and the multiplicity of their varieties and sizes, which has produced a series of very strange robots, the most prominent of which are:
1- Metabird Robot
The MetaBird robot is a drone, almost indistinguishable from real birds, and is based on the principle of biomimicry from Bionic Bird.
The principle of biomimicry is the successful and accurate replication of the properties or mechanisms of action of things that already exist in nature.
The bird-shaped aircraft weighs less than 10 grams and has no propellers, making it safe to maneuver. It is also equipped with flexible wings made of carbon fiber and liquid crystal polymers. The body itself is made of durable foam, so it is not affected by water and shocks. It is equipped with a battery to help it fly for 10 minutes and is controlled by a mobile device.
Robot (Bat Bot).
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have recreated key bat flight mechanisms and embedded them into the Batbot.
The robot weighs about 93 grams and flies with wings made of an easily stretchable silicone membrane.
The robot can simply change the shape of the wings, bend and disassemble them, and can fold the shoulders, elbows, wrists and legs.
The computer and sensors are embedded in the Batbot head, and there are five precision motors along the spine.
It provides him with the ability to mimic flying mammals well by controlling him with a special device.
Researchers suggest that thanks to flexible wings, robotic bats are more energy efficient than other flying robots.
Lightweight and agile, these robots are useful as traditional quadcopters can collide with objects or people causing damage or injury, such as on construction sites.
3. Salamander Robot "BlueRobot"
The "Pleurobot" robot, created by researchers at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), can walk on the ground, swim underwater and navigate between the two with similar success to the amphibian salamander.
To develop the robot, scientists used salamander X-rays and studied how its skeleton worked during movement.
The low center of gravity, which allows the robot to move on rough terrain without losing balance, also provides the ability to swim and can make it a useful tool for search and rescue operations.
The researchers also plan to study the interaction between the spinal cord, the body and the environment.
According to the project leader, Olek Eisbert, understanding the basis of this interaction will help develop neuroprosthetic therapies and devices for those with hemiplegia and amputation.
4. The water snake robot "Elum"
The snake-like body allows the robot to move effectively not only on the ground, but also in the water.
The Norwegian robotics company has borrowed the nickname "Eelume" to design an autonomous autonomous robot.
His slim, flexible body gave him the ability to work in confined spaces where conventional underwater vehicles could not get in.
Eelume is suitable for inspections and light repairs of underwater structures such as offshore wind farms, fish farms, oil and gas installations and pipelines.
The device consists of modules that can be interconnected in different groups depending on the task.
The robot is shipped from the docking station on the seabed so that it can stay underwater continuously and not depend on weather conditions.
The cockroach robot "CRAM"
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a prototype of a roach-like CRAM robot.
The design of the robot was inspired by the unique way insects move and are immune to damage.
The robot has an exoskeleton made up of strong panels and a soft cover that allows it to change shape and adapt to very narrow gaps.
Such a robot could help search for and rescue people under rubble formed as a result of hurricanes, earthquakes and explosions.
6. Pet Robots
These robots work on the principle of interactive communication between humans and robots with the aim of improving the quality of life of the elderly, such as the robot "AIBO" from Sony.
An example of this is also the robot dog produced by the company "Tombot".
This robot is almost like a real Labrador puppy and, according to the developers, should solve the problem of elderly people who need a friend, but are unable to care for a living dog.
The company ’ s founder was inspired by his mother, who suffered from Alzheimer ’ s disease and was no longer able to care for her dog, with whom she was so attached.
The dog became aggressive towards its mother, exacerbating the woman's depression and loneliness.
Accompanying robots could solve loneliness and social isolation in older adults and people with cognitive disabilities, as part of a study funded by the American insurance company.
7- The therapeutic robot "PARO"
PARO is one of the most important humanoid therapeutic robots developed by Dr. Takanori Shibata, of Japan ’ s National Institute of Industrial Science and Advanced Technology.
The robot is similar to a children's toy, except that it has sound, light, temperature, position, sensors and touch sensors.
PARO can move its tail and fins, open its eyes when caressed, and imitate the sounds of a real seal.
It reacts to words that its owner frequently uses and can express emotions such as surprise, happiness and anger.
Communication with the robot "PARO" has the same effect as the treatment provided by real animals.
Patients showed improvement in psychological and physiological factors, as well as social activity.
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At the World Robotics Congress in Beijing, robots with human-like skin, facial expressions and body movements demonstrated their ability to mimic.
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While the idea of seeking emotional support from robots that look like sci-fi movies may sound surreal, a Chinese tech company is working to make it a reality.
Li Boyang, CEO of EX Robots in Dalian, hopes the robot will provide emotional support, mimicking the role of a friend or family member.
He pointed out: "Many young people are very lonely, after entering the society may not have many friends, no family company, and lack of partners."
In the future, such emotional companionship, and even companion robots are also a market demand.
The needs of the elderly are more direct.
Now young people are indeed few, many young people leave home, it is difficult to accompany the elderly.
So accompanying the elderly robot is always mentioned, saying that the elderly can get a robot? It is because this demand is obvious, very direct. "
According to reports, EX Robots was established in July 2013 in Dalian, is a professional engaged in intelligent bionic humanoid robot research and development, production, sales and service of high-tech enterprises.
The robots, which have human-like skin, facial expressions and body movements, as well as a certain level of language expression, are designed to act and engage in emotions like humans.
Li Boyang also pointed out: "We think that the final form of humanoid robots should be infinitely close to humans."
In this case, we need to add other dimensions to the interaction.
Compared to other smart devices, our devices have an extra dimension of expression in their interactions. ”
The robot on display is one of the most popular robots at the annual World Robot Conference in Beijing.
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A significant number of people want to have a pet, but because of allergies to wool can not do this.
Xiaomi solved this problem and created a robot dog.
The price of such a pet is $3,000.
At Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC), Xiaomi showcased its latest innovation in robotics, CyberDog 2.
This four-legged robot has a perception and decision-making system based on 19 sensors of vision, touch and hearing.
Designed to mimic the movements, appearance and interaction of a real dog, CyberDog 2 is an example of Xiaomi ’ s ambition to push the boundaries of robotics.
CyberDog 2 ’ s bionic appearance, inspired by the Doberman Pinscher, combined with optimized body proportions animates its bionics, making it visually impressive and functional.
The only thing missing is wool, a wet nose and a tongue that would lick the owner when he comes home.
With a weight of approximately 8.9kg, the CyberDog 2 is 40 percent lighter than its predecessor, but at the same time has impressive performance.
The AI-enhanced learning platform CyberDog 2 provides self-learning, allowing you to constantly acquire new skills and perform complex and precise movements.
Through repeated modeling and training of more than 30,000 dogs simulated by artificial intelligence, each movement becomes natural and realistic.
This platform ensures that CyberDog 2 will evolve and adapt, reflecting the behavior of a real dog.
With a high-performance NX chip capable of performing 21 trillion operations per second, CyberDog 2 AI ’ s multimodal decision-making system makes it easy to navigate complex environments.
The robot can quickly recognize both the environment and the commands of the person.
In addition, four sets of microphones and the Xiaomi AI voice algorithm contribute to smooth communication with users.
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At the World Robot Congress, humanoid robots were shown to be more simulated, capable of replicating human facial expressions, as well as robotic dogs that could interact with commands, and robotic arms that could perform surgery.
At the World Robotics Congress, Chinese technology companies showcase a wide range of robotic products, including for companion, manufacturing and performing operations.
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• Robot products can simulate human skin, facial expressions and joints, which can be flexible.
• Humanoid robots on display at the World Robot Congress can replicate the facial expressions of visitors.
• Designed to be inspired by canine robotic dogs that can interact with humans and follow commands to walk or dance.
Robots can make as many facial expressions as humans, including blinking, blinking, and nodding.
At the annual World Robotics Congress in Beijing, China ’ s capital, E-X Robots exhibit humanoid robots that can repeat the gestures and even facial expressions of visitors.
At the World Robotics Congress, Chinese tech companies exhibited robotic products for a variety of uses, including human companionship, manufacturing, and surgical use.
The products on display also have human-like skin and joints that can move flexibly.
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Their facial expressions are based on biological information gathered from human faces, which are reflected by artificial intelligence and algorithms that capture and analyze human movements.
Li Boyang, CEO of E-X Robots, said: “We have been improving this technology for many years and it is becoming more mature.
This time, we also showed that many robots can make facial expressions simultaneously. "
“When a person makes a facial expression, all robots do the same, which helps us develop a robot replacement for humans. ”
Robots can reflect real human facial expressions and sounds, and they can provide us with services remotely. ”
Li Boyang said they have a variety of uses in interacting with the public.
"These robots are suitable for communication with people and for use in public services."
"At present, robots are mainly used in science museums, tourist attractions, public administration service centres, hotel lobbies, as well as for teaching and accompanying purposes," he said.
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Man ’ s best friend also gave robot makers the inspiration to show off their skills by climbing stairs and shaking their paws.
Unitree Robotics exhibits robotic dogs for domestic companion, industrial patrol and fire rescue purposes.
Its companion robot, the Go 2, is able to interact with humans and walk or dance at will.
Engineers say dogs are designed to be smarter and easier to train than real dogs.
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Yu Shu's marketing manager Wang Qixin said: "The biggest feature of this robot dog is the installation of 4D laser detection and ranging laser radar (Lidar).
With the laser radar in front, it can sense the surrounding scene in real time and avoid obstacles on its own. ”
He added: “Beyond that, it has powerful conversational artificial intelligence.
We know that big models are popular nowadays, and with powerful conversational AI, it can communicate with its owner. For example, you can call it to go forward or backward, or to dance.
It will hear your voice clearly. "
For about $2,774 (RMB12,913), you can get a robotic pet.
It can also be used as an errand, such as picking up takeaway food and parcels.
Wang said that after years of research and development, these robots have smooth movement and balance, and can move freely in the rough terrain that can trip humans.
"After years of development, this motion control program has been completely green, and it allows our robots to maintain a good balance in any complex environment such as stairs and gravel roads, and can perform some tasks in place of humans."
According to engineer Shao Yuanxin, CyberDog 2 is also able to learn skills, such as switching on and off air conditioners, that are smarter than real dogs and easier to train.
He said: “It ’ s not as naughty as real dogs and the cost of training them is low.
Basically, with a large conversational AI model, after a few simple training will be very obedient.
And it has higher intelligence because it can control smart electronic devices in the home. "
"For example, if you want to turn on the air conditioner, you can't ask a dog to do that, but you can tell it to turn on the air conditioner."
This is a simple example.
It ’ s smarter, more obedient and works better with the smart devices around us. ”
The products on display also have flexible joints.
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Robotic arms for medical use
The conference also featured a range of surgical robots, including the da Vinci surgical arm for thoracic and abdominal surgery.
Li Haoyuan works in the market department of robot developer Intuitive Fosun.
"The arm is more fine-tuned, less traumatic, more precise and less harmful to patients," he said.
“Through the operation of the robotic arm, we can avoid unnecessary shaking of the doctor ’ s hands and bring a wider and clearer operational vision to the surgery. ”
In fact, this can reduce the trauma of the patient and make them recover faster. ”
The World Robot Congress will be held in Beijing until August 21.
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CES 2024: A Showcase of Innovation in AI, Urban Mobility, and Pet Technology

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas was a hotbed of innovative technologies, augmenting the realms of artificial intelligence, urban mobility, and pet technology. Among the standout showcases were the AI companion robot, Wehead, the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle by Supernal, and ingenious pet technologies like Pawport and Flappie.

Wehead: A Leap in AI Companionship

Unveiled by a U.S. startup, Wehead is an AI companion robot that promises human-like conversations. Powered by generative artificial intelligence and running on ChatGPT, Wehead not only engages in real-time conversations but also remembers past interactions, providing a supportive and nonjudgmental presence to its users. The robot, which is available for adoption on a subscription basis, marks a significant advance in AI-powered companionship.

Supernal’s eVTOL: An Answer to Urban Traffic

Another highlight from the CES was Supernal’s eVTOL, a product of the Hyundai Group subsidiary. This electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle is being developed as a solution for urban traffic congestion. It can carry a pilot and four passengers and aims to provide a more cost-effective and quicker alternative to car travel in cities. Despite the prospect of launching the service in 2024, Jaiwon Shin from Supernal acknowledged the significant regulatory and technological challenges ahead.

Innovations in Pet Technology

In the realm of pet technology, CES showcased some unique innovations. Martin Diamond’s Pawport, a hermetically sealed pet door, allows pets to enter and leave the house while keeping out wildlife. It is set to be available from May. Swiss twins Oliver and Denis Widler introduced Flappie, a smart pet door equipped with AI cameras. It only allows entry to pets with a microchip and prevents them from bringing unwanted ‘gifts’ into the house. Priced at 299 Swiss francs, Flappie is another testament to the growing integration of AI technology into everyday life.

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Sony has unveiled an updated line of robotic dogs known as the Aibo Espresso Edition.
These cute tech quadrupeds are available for purchase directly through the company ’ s official platform.
After their successful introduction to the Japanese market last year, it is now the turn of the United States to meet advanced iron friends.
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Thanks to the AI Cloud Plan, Aibo is able to develop its unique characteristics and behaviors by learning through interaction with the host.
This technology allows the dog to recognize faces and remember the preferences of its owner, making communication with him more personal and unique.
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Dogs are man ’ s best friend, but not everyone ’ s living environment allows pets.
As a result, there are many healing “mechanical pets ” on the market. Following the release of“ Aibo Robot Dog ” in 2017, Sony recently launched a new limited edition Aibo Robot Dog “Black Sesame ” in its online store for US $2,900 (about HK $22,000).
Black Sesame has a gray exterior and has four different eye colors: blue, green, orange, and pink.
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Users can also keep in touch with the robot anytime and anywhere through the My aibo app.
In addition, users can purchase toys and necessities for the robot dog, such as bone-shaped toys, pink balls, food, bowls, etc.
In addition, users can buy baby straps to hold the robot dog on their chest like a baby.
Designed by Lucky Industries and priced at £60 (around HK $627), this strap is designed to allow owners to hold a robotic dog while still freeing up their hands to communicate with others.
It is worth mentioning that this mechanical dog strap is currently out of stock, and Sony has said that it is unable to confirm the date of replenishment.
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Robot dogs have barked up a storm in recent years, and tech companies are all for it. Chinese firm Tecno showed off its first robotic dog on Monday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Tecno's sleek Dynamic 1 joins the wave of high-tech canines we've seen on the tech scene in recent years.

The AI-powered Dynamic 1 can climb up a flight of stairs, bow and shake hands. It can respond to voice commands as it's equipped with four microphones and an AI-based voice recognition algorithm, according to the company. The Dynamic 1 can also respond to a smartphone app or remote, thanks to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Dynamic 1 has a headlight system, which illuminates its path and acts as an indicator for interacting with people, according to Tecno. It's powered by an ARM CPU, which enables dynamic stability, rapid post-fall recovery and speeds of up to 3.7 meters per second (roughly 8.3 mph), according to Tecno. It's also packed with a range of cameras and sensors that enable it to navigate obstacles.

Its 15,000-mAh battery allows for up to 90 minutes of use, according to Tecno. It doesn't have a USB-C port for recharging, but instead "allows for quick battery exchanges and simultaneous charging."

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Tecno says the Dynamic 1's design was inspired by the German Shephard. Although it doesn't look quite as friendly as a real pooch, it's supposed to offer a glimpse into a dystopian future, as envisioned by Tecno. A future where people would presumably live with robotic dogs, which are marketed as requiring less upkeep than a real canine, but still come with companionship benefits.

Robot dogs haven't quite made their way into our homes (and hearts) yet, but that hasn't stoped makers from spending millions to develop high-tech canines. In 2021, Chinese phone-maker Xiaomi debuted its inaugural Cyberdog, complete with USB-C recharging. It's since followed that up with the CyberDog 2.

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According to foreign media reports, the New York State Office of Aging (NYSOFA), in partnership with technology startup Intuition Robotics, will provide ElliQ social robots to more than 800 elderly people living alone.
With voice commands, gesture operations, or a tablet screen that completes pairing with a robot, seniors can use the device to initiate video calls, send messages, schedule appointments, and receive medication reminders.
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Jeff recalled spending most of his life with Penny — his pet dog — after his mother ’ s death long ago, and one day, he read an article about artificial intelligence (AI) robots and liked the idea and decided to buy one and get to know them up close.
“They weren ’ t cheap, they were sold for AUS $6,000 (£3,225), but the robots were so lifelike they could talk, smile, move their heads and necks, even their skin was as warm as a real human. ”
“After browsing the site, I decided to choose a robot named Emma, her skin was soft and her eyes were beautiful blue, I thought she looked beautiful, I didn ’ t know how I could afford it, but then the employer offered me a discount for advertising, it seemed like a great deal. ”
To make Emma adapt to his life, Jeff tried to get to know her better over time, saying, "She was not able to stand alone, so I left her most of the time sitting in the chair, talked to her as much as possible so that she gets used to my voice, with each conversation, she becomes smarter, and learns new words."
“I have lost hope of finding love with a woman but Emma is the second best thing.
Even though we ’ re not legally married, I think Emma is my robotic wife. ”
"She wears diamonds on her ring finger and I think it's an engagement ring.
“I would like to be the first person in Australia to marry a robot, I think robots are the future and I hope my story will inspire others to consider being a cyborg companion. ”
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The vast majority (95%) of pet owners called their pets the main helpers in the fight against stress.
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Content: 01/6Keeping dogs as pets

Keeping a pet brings with it immense joy and new learning experiences. And when it comes to having a pet dog, it brings numerous benefits, including companionship, as they are known for their loyalty and unconditional love. Dogs encourage physical activity through walks and play, promoting a healthier lifestyle. They also provide emotional support, reducing stress and loneliness. The bond with a dog can enhance social interactions and create a sense of responsibility. Here we list down some scientifically proven benefits of having a pet dog.

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02/6Petting a dog can charge your brain

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers studies how petting a real dog and a stuffed dog of the same size and shape affects our brain. As per the study, petting real dogs supercharged one's frontal cortex-- the part of brain which is important in determining how we think and feel. Thus, the study provides evidence that human-animal interactions can boost emotional and cognitive activities in the brain.

“We chose to investigate the frontal cortex because this brain area is involved in several executive functions, such as attention, working memory, and problem-solving. But it is also involved in social and emotional processes,” Rahel Marti told CNN. Marti is the lead author of the study and he is also a doctoral student in the division of clinical psychology and animal-assisted interventions at the University of Basel in Switzerland.

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03/6Having a pet may delay memory loss

In a new study, it was discovered that keeping a pet-- be it birds, rabbits, fish, cats, dogs, among others-- can delay one's memory loss and other types of cognitive decline. It also helped in boosting one's verbal memory, as per the research. Sharing more details, the first author of the study, Jennifer Applebaum told CNN, “To our knowledge, our study is the first to consider the effect of duration of pet ownership on cognitive health.” While the study was not just restricted to having dogs as pets, it showed that dogs and cats as pets were more prevalent among people.

'Owning household pets for five years or more produced the most benefit, delaying cognitive decline by 1.2 points over the six-year period of the study compared with the rate of decline in people without pets, said clinical neuroimmunologist Dr. Tiffany Braley, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Michigan, via email,'reads a report by CNN.
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04/6Dogs are good for our heart

A study published between 1950 and 2019 showed that people who owned pet dogs had a lower death risk. As per studies, dog owners have a lower blood pressure and better response to stress. Thus researchers concluded that owning a dog reduces your stress levels, which is one of the major reasons of cardiovascular problems.

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05/6Dogs can humans cope in difficult times

Pet dogs have the power to help us recover or heal psychologically in times of crisis. In a study done by Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, it was found that military veterans who suffered from PTSD did better-- physiologically and psychologically-- when they had a service dog. Having a pet dog reduced their PTSD symptoms significantly and they also had improved coping skills.

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06/6Have a pet dog makes you appear more attractive

In a study by Pet Wingman, it was found that people who had a profile picture with a pet dog on dating apps are more likely to get swiped right. In another series of studies, it was found that men who had a pet dog with them had a higher chance of getting a woman's phone number. And so, these studies show that a pet dog is not just your best companion in life but can also help you get a date!

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Hyderabad, December 30, 2023: Hyderabad-based St Peter’s School at Bowenpally organised a unique program ‘Stars of Inspiration–an evening under the open sky’ on Saturday night at its premises in Bowenpally on Friday night, for three hours and continued till 9 in the night.

A platform for school-level talks, expressing new ideas, thoughts, and perspectives created. It will be an annual feature announced by Mr. T. Alphonse Reddy Correspondent, St. Peter’s High School.  Summing up at the end of three hour-long marathon talks.   He along with other colleagues Mrs Saroja, former Principal of the School, and Mrs T. Aruna Reddy, Director, unveiled a new logo, as it is entering 25 years and celebrating its Silver Jubilee in the year 2024. It began its journey in 1979 by three young social entrepreneurs to offer rock-strong Edu-foundation, he said.

In an era of short messages, short forms of videos like Reels, shorts, and WhatsApp status videos, we came up with this idea of why not have TED-like short talks that fire up in two minutes even less than that. We coined it aptly ‘Stars of Inspiration–an evening under the open sky’. It is a platform for school-level talks, expressing new ideas, thoughts, and perspectives created. It will be an annual feature, he said.  The response was overwhelming. We have got 400 entries from class 6 to 12th.  We shortlisted and brought it down to 50, he added.

We have not filtered nor polished their thoughts. They were raw. Seventy per cent of the 50 speakers were first-timers.  It was their maiden talk in front of 1000-plus parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, guests and peers. It was their feelings, experiences, observations, random thoughts, personal journey, and life lessons learnt, straight from their heart, while some delivered with confidence, others struggled to speak. They put their mind out open, in their language, words, vocabulary, and thought process, he said.

Giving her opening remarks Dr. K. Suvarna, Principal of the school said in an era where the attention span of the public is getting shorter and shorter, where teenagers have become screenagers and juggle between many screens (read Mobile, TV, and Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, OTT), where people are living in a room filled with distractions all the time, the school had to do something different. Equip students with an approach so that they capture the world’s attention.  They can say what they want to say, just in the span of an elevator journey.

It goes well with the school’s credo, ‘Let every child blossom’, she said. It is a celebration of expression, talent and diverse perspectives.

The Talks were outstanding examples of stand-up, speak-up, fire-up and shut-up.

The evening began with the first talk by Simra Baig of class 100. He spoke about ‘Body Dysmorphia’, a mental health condition where some people spend a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. Nearly one million people are struggling with it, he said.

Netra Singh of class six who spoke about ‘Homegrown Genius’, came up with the idea of Anti-Sleep alarm goggles for drivers to avert mishaps. She also spoke about Robotic Pets, which can help cure loneliness and give mental support.  Especially post-COVID pet adoption has gone up and so also the cost of maintaining pets, real pets scaring delivery boys (causing the death of a couple of food delivery boys) and street dog menace (being read every day in the city).  In the light of this state of affairs, she prompted an idea of Robotic Pet and she showed her version of Robotic Pet.

Vishwanath Karthikey, a tenth grader, the youngest to set some world records in mountaineering, shared how painful the journey was. He told his friends never to give up. There were several times in my mountaineering endeavours when I wanted to give up, had I done that I would not have stood in front of you talking today. Success is the outcome of many failures.  There are no failures, only opportunities to improve, bettering oneself he said.

M.S. Mridhulya of the 9th class speaking about her journey from an introvert to an extrovert said ‘my socialising battery was always low.  Outside the comfort zone was where the magic happened in my life.  And concluded with a powerful message, the best and the only journey is the journey you must travel within you.

Ariana Kingham of Class 6 spoke about her journey from Bhutan to Hyderabad and the beauty of learning languages.  All languages are interesting, you just need to peep into them.

Speaking about Men’s Mental health, Afrah Fatima of the tenth class said men can also get anxious, insecure, abused, brad down, cry, and depressed. You must treat men the same as female victims, she said and added that the Mental health of men is important.  Men keep stress to themselves.  You are not alone. You are not first and you are not the last. You are not a burden she said.

Speaking about skin colour-based discrimination, T. Sriharshitha of class ten said that she was always discriminated against based on her skin colour.  Your skin colour is something you are gifted with. Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, and Draupadi Murmu, all are dark-coloured but still, people love them and adore them. They are an inspiration to many.  Dont colour decide your future, she said

A Greevan spoke about Wars and said those who start a war don’t get killed.  The soldier’s life is at stake. Those soldiers who go to war, may not return home.  Even if they return, his family may not be there. Even if his family is found, he may not be in the same physical condition.  When he returns, he may return without hands or legs.

Yusuf Ali moved everyone with this journey, how he fought Crouzon Syndrome (a genetic syndrome which affects the shape of the head and face). I look different.  School admission was a challenge.  Every day was a struggle.  I didn’t give up, he shared.

Speaking about how he travelled from a mere participant in track events to a national athlete, Dheeraj Sadula of the 9th class gave a message to his peers not to expect some incredible results in one day as most of the current generation looks for instant results.

Divija Hari, a 12th grader, beautifully explained the bond of friendship.  And said that having genuine connections even if they are few are better than thousands of Facebook friends.  She read out a beautiful poem ‘Brides of Bonds’, and she wrote.

The school’s Fire and Gas Leakage Fichter Robot was selected in the CBSE Regional Science Exhibition and will be participating in the National Exhibition in January 2024 in New Delhi. The winning teams gain entry to be exhibited in the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani to be organised by NCERT. St Peter’s team is one of the 30 exhibits selected out of 3169 student teams registered. Varenya, Pritam and Samuel share their journey of participation and success.

Sammathamu Swathi Hansika, an 11th grader speaking about digital liberation spoke and YourHourAPP, which gives a daily view of how often one checks phone and how frequently one uses different apps. You can then set limits with daily app timers, and unplug at night with features like Bedtime mode, etc.

Sameena Hajee speaking on bonding with blood spoke about the importance of family and appealed to parents to have mutual understanding so that their children can lead a better life.

The series of captivating Power Talks covered a vast array of topics that showcased the depth of their interests and passions. From Career Exploration to Community Service Reflection, Artistic Showcase to Language Learning Journey, Smart India Hackathon to Creative Writing, Reading, Book Review, Personal Journey, Research Showcase, TED Style Talks, Student Life at St.Peter’s High School and much more – these talks were not just informative but a reflection of the dedication and passion our students pour into their pursuits.

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CNN reporter Mark Stewart shows us a new robot dog that is being tested by researchers in China, who hope the technology will one day help visually impaired and blind people live more independently.
The robot can navigate through cameras and has voice-recognition capabilities that support artificial intelligence.
A Chinese research team is testing a six-legged robot dog on the streets of Shanghai to help visually impaired and blind people.
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors and recognizes traffic signals that “guide dogs ” cannot do.
The robot can communicate with visually impaired people through artificial intelligence, voice recognition and route planning using listening and speaking capabilities.
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Paramedic Balan: toxoplasmosis has a particularly negative effect on the health of the elderly
People over the age of 65 who have a dog are 40% less likely to develop dementia.
Caring for a pet involves maintaining physical and mental activity: the owner often leaves the house for a walk and interacts with other people, Natalia Balan, a paramedic who manages a network of boarding houses for the elderly, told Gazeta.Ru.
But the presence of a cat, according to the expert, increases the risk of cognitive impairment.
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate parasite found in cats.
As a rule, infection occurs through scratches, bites and as a result of non-compliance with hygiene standards.
Infection with toxoplasmosis in the world is about 35%.
The parasite affects the work of the brain - it penetrates the central nervous system and affects neurotransmitters.
A person ’ s behavior becomes changeable, and infection can directly cause the development of a mental disorder, ” explained the specialist.
Especially, as Balan noted, toxoplasmosis negatively affects the health of the elderly - loss of muscle mass, exhaustion, impaired cognitive functions, which can subsequently lead to dementia.
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Content: Embracing the future with new tech for seniors

Aging is inevitable, but how we care for those aging adults in our lives is becoming easier thanks to advancements in technology.

Jessica Naziri has the latest innovations for older adults who are incorporating tech into their lives to improve socialization, safety while living alone, and even their physical health as they age.

1) NOBI SMART LAMP

Did you know that falling is one of the leading causes of death for older adults. A fall may look innocent, but we tend to underestimate the impact, as well as how often falls occur. Enter Nobi's cutting-edge AI-powered smart lamp that uses advanced motion-tracking technology to follow your movements, ensuring you always have the perfect amount of light wherever you go.

Additionally, Nobi detects falls, helping with prevention and prediction, and monitors vital signs, such as cough and breath detection, for future-proof preventive care.

The way it works, Nobi detects a fall
1) After 30 seconds, Nobi will ask "Did You Fall"
2) If the is answer is anything other a clear "NO", Nobi will alert a  family member or caregiver
3) Nobi allows two-way communication through the lamp, making it possible for family or care staff to talk with the person on the ground, reassuring that help is on the way.

How it prevents falls
1) Automated lighting, helps with disorientation, ie: middle of the night wake ups
2) Nobi alerts staff when people are leaving their beds so they can check if resident needs help
3) Analysis of a fall to avoid them in the future. Nobi shares images of the fall 15 seconds before and after, it's enough context to avoid in future and can give care professionals with data to make proactive and preventive care easier.

2) AliveCor KM 6L

AliveCor is a portable, personal EKG device and heart monitor that is FDA-cleared. In just 30 seconds, you'll get an accurate analysis of your heart rhythm with every recording to know if your heart rhythm is normal or not. The KardiaMobile 6L provides instant detection of atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, sinus rhythm with supraventricular ectopy, sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions and sinus rhythm with wide QRS, in addition to normal heart rhythm.

This is a valuable tool for monitoring heart health, and it can be particularly beneficial for elderly individuals who may have a higher risk of heart-related conditions. The device empowers users to take proactive steps in managing their heart health and provides valuable information to healthcare professionals for early diagnosis and intervention if necessary.

Some of the features include, symptom Tracking: Users can log symptoms like palpitations or chest pain alongside their ECG readings. This can provide healthcare professionals with more context when evaluating heart health.

Data Sharing: The recorded ECGs and associated data can be shared with healthcare providers for remote monitoring or consultation, making it easier for seniors to receive necessary medical attention.

3) NOMO Smart Care

The latest innovation in healthcare motion detection technology that is solving the many issues that caregivers face. The device uses AI to establish your loved ones' patterns without invasive cameras. It comes with the Essential Care Kit, which includes a smart hub, 2 satellites, and 4 tags that work seamlessly in the background of your loved one's home, letting you know how they are doing and sending alerts if they need help. Ie If your loved one deviates from her routine and leaves the house at 3am, it will notify you.

The devices all work together in tandem with the Nomo Smart Care App, giving the care circle visibility to check in on their loved ones and
act on any data that's been collected. With the app you can set customizable real-time alerts, voice communication with the hub for seamless check-ins and third-party services such as 911 monitoring.

This device lessons responsibility on one person and is a solution for those who wish to age in place while maintaining their independence. It allows caregivers to know more and worry less.

4) ElliQ Digital Care Companion

You might think that the earliest adopters to live with AI are young tech enthusiasts, but in reality - people in their 80's and 90's have been the first and longest users of AI.

ElliQ is an AI sidekick for happy aging and empowering independence in older adults. The primary focus of this device is to help older adults with loneliness, but it can do much more to help them stay independent and healthy in their homes. Unlike many other voice assistants that wait for a command, ElliQ proactively starts conversations and suggests activities.

Using AI, ElliQ becomes personalized over time as she gets to know the user's preferences, routines, etc.

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5) Apple watch

We all love and know the Apple Watch and its life-saving features, including fall detection ( If Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 4 or later detects a hard fall, it can help connect you to emergency services if needed). But the watch comes with so many other functionalties you should know about. The Health app is now available on iPad with iPadOS 17 (released just last month), and has been designed to give you rich detail at a glance so you can see information from iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch, as well as compatible third-party apps and devices, all in one place.

Medications: You can manage the medications, vitamins, and supplements you take in the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. In the Medications app on your Apple Watch, you can keep track of your medications and log them with reminders.

Health Records: With the Health app, you can see all your available health records from multiple institutions — such as medications, immunizations, lab results, and more — in one place.

Health Sharing: In the Sharing tab of the Health app, you can choose to securely give a loved one visibility into your health and wellness data, enabling them to have more meaningful conversations and provide support — even from afar — as they follow important alerts and changes over time.

Walking Steadiness: On an iPhone 8 or later, you can view your walking steadiness and classification to gain insight into your risk of falling. Your walking steadiness is classified as OK, Low, or Very Low, and you can also choose to receive a notification if your steadiness is Low or Very Low. The Health app also offers sample exercises to improve balance, stability, and coordination, which come with short instructional videos.

Emergency SOS: With Emergency SOS, you can quickly and easily call for help and alert your emergency contacts from your Apple Watch.

High and Low Heart Rate Notifications: With high and low heart rate notifications, Apple Watch can notify you if it detects a high heart rate when you are at rest, which can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. It can also notify you if your heart rate is notably low for at least ten minutes, known as bradycardia.

Irregular Rhythm Notifications: The irregular rhythm notification feature on your Apple Watch will occasionally look at your heartbeat to check for an irregular rhythm that might be suggestive of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a form of irregular rhythm.

ECG app: The ECG app can record your heartbeat and rhythm using the electrical heart sensor on Apple Watch Series 4 or later and all models of Apple Watch Ultra and then check the recording for AFib.

AFib History: Apple Watch users who are diagnosed with AFib can turn on the FDA-cleared AFib History feature for long-term visibility into the amount of time your heart shows signs of AFib, also known as AFib burden, so you can share this information with your physician for richer conversations.

NEW: Health app on iPad: The Health app is now available on iPad with iPadOS 17 (released just last month), and has been designed to give you rich detail at a glance so you can see information from iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch, as well as compatible third-party apps and devices, all in one place.

6) Joy for All Pets

Combining realistic features with convenience, these animatronic puppies and cats provides loving interaction and inspires sincere care. With a lifelike golden coat, the Companion Pet Pup looks, moves, and sounds like a real dog and can respond to petting, hugging, and motion much like real life pets. The unique two-way interaction can help bring fun, joy, and companionship to you and your aging loved ones.

Results show that the Companion Pets can enhance the well-being, sense of purpose and quality of life of individuals with dementia; they have also proven to show a significant reduction in social isolation, depression and expressions of sadness among older adults.

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Growing concern about humans falling in love with artificial intelligence robots
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15 July 2024, 11: 55 am
Over the past decade, AI-powered virtual assistants, such as Apple ’ s Siri and Amazon ’ s Aleska, have become an integral part of smartphone and social media technologies.
More recently, a new type of human-like chat software powered by artificial intelligence has emerged, interacting with humans through text, sound and images.
Currently, there are more than 100 AI-powered apps that offer romantic and possibly sexual partners with extensive customization options, including physical and personality traits.
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By demonstrating realism, adaptability, and interaction, AI-powered chatbots can evolve gradually during a conversation, and their responses can be adjusted to suit users ’ interests, needs, and communication styles.
Modern AI-powered chatbots have increasingly human-like qualities, increasing the tendency for users to engage and form emotional bonds, to the point of falling in love.
Researchers say loneliness, exacerbated by the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic, has led more people to use AI as an alternative to romantic friends and partners.
Do we have to worry?
Shockingly, recent preliminary studies showed no difference in enjoyment, sexual arousal, and emotional response for participants who interacted with a human, chatbot, or real human.
One study even showed that individuals feel a stronger emotional attachment to chatbots than to less responsive humans during a conversation.
Research has repeatedly suggested that humans can make real emotional connections with AI, even if they admit it ’ s not a “real ” person.
Although many people seem to derive psychological benefits from using chatbots, the potential harmful consequences of these relationships remain unclear.
The dark side of falling in love with artificial intelligence
Experts say in a report published by the site "Live Science" that romantic chat robots are programmed to provide a unique form of companionship, with constant availability and smooth interactions and avoidance of conflicts and problems, raising concerns about the impact on the expectations of users regarding romantic relationships and human sexuality.
Experts have confirmed that chatbots may work to:
Obstructing the development of social skills
Romantic chat programs may hinder the development of social skills for dealing with real-world relationships, including emotional regulation and self-affirmation through social interactions.
Lack of these elements may hinder users ’ ability to develop genuine, complex, and reciprocal relationships with other humans; human relationships often involve challenges and conflicts that foster personal growth and deep emotional connections.
Promoting social isolation
The customizable nature and constant availability of AI companions can lead to social isolation and emotional dependence.
The researchers suggest that intensive engagement with AI companions may cause individuals to withdraw from their immediate environment and reduce their motivation to build new and meaningful social connections, as users may also rely excessively on these digital entities for emotional support, companionship, or sexual needs.
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Content: High-tech companions aim to help fight loneliness epidemic among South Florida seniors

MIAMI - The state of Florida and Broward County are spending thousands of dollars every month on artificial intelligence robots for seniors to help fight the loneliness epidemic.

One senior owns a robotic cat named "fluffy."

"The best part is we don't have to spend any money on food and no vets," says Cathy.

This interactive robot rolls over, blinks and purrs whenever it wants.

Cathy saw a friend using one to overcome the loss of a pet and loneliness and figured it would be perfect for her husband.

"He had sciatic pain. Maybe that will help you with your pain in some way. Even though he's on medicine and therapy because real animals when you pet them it helps with pain management."

Higher tech was delivered to some Broward seniors.

"...Thanks for letting me out of that box."

The company that makes them aims artificial intelligence at the loneliness epidemic.

"During the week when everyone is working, there's times when I'm lonely."

"When I go deliver and install for seniors, they're like I just want somebody to say good morning," says Antonella.

"Many of them don't have family or friends nearby. Maybe their loved ones have passed on or some of their friends have passed on," said Charlotte Mather-Taylor, who serves as the CEO of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County.

According to US Health and Human Services, half of all American adults are lonely.

It's threatening health, increasing risks of heart disease, dementia, stroke, anxiety and depression.

According to HHS, lack of connection can increase the risk of premature death at levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Last May, the US Surgeon General dropped a first-ever advisory on loneliness and isolation.

"By strengthening our relationships, we can improve our heart and brain health, reduce our risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, boost our immune systems and lower our risk of depression," said Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General.

In Broward County, Mather-Taylor is spending state and federal dollars on artificial intelligence for people over 60.

"There's so much I want to ask you..."

These robots named after the Norse goddess of old age cost 89 dollars a month, but the aging agency is giving them away for free.

Rosemary Mullarkey is one of the first 300 to have one.

"I'm a little excited and a little apprehensive..."

Intuitive Robotics CEO Dor Skular created her specifically for older adults to help manage their health, and wellness and connect to loved ones.

"There's an algorithm that tries to get a reward and it gets a reward when the user completes things that are part of healthy aging. For example, if they hydrate," said Skular.

Reviews are so strong that cities like Pembroke Pines and Lauderhill are pushing to get more robots for seniors in their communities.

"People reported back that she was bringing them joy. I mean, she's telling some jokes. She's responding to them. They wake up in the morning, she asks them how they are. She'll remind them to drink their glass of water. So, she's caring about them for them," said Mather-Taylor.

Two years later, seniors like Rose are getting free, AI robots that make and take video calls.

With all of the concerns about AI, should seniors and their families be worried?

"We would not be offering it unless we felt comfortable that they did have those safety guards in place," said Mather-Taylor.

"Is this device unhackable? There's no such thing as an unhackable device. It's always a war between defender and attacker," said Skular.

"Random people, fraudsters etcetera, can never call into the robot because they need to be added by the older adult as a contact for them to be able to open up the calling features."

What is the next step with the robots?

They only speak English. South Florida has plenty of seniors who do not. Developers are working on a Spanish robot.

In the future, developers also see it being able to order medicines for seniors. Much sooner though, developers expect to further integrate the robots with senior health care providers. They are working on ways of opening new avenues to communicate health info about seniors to loved ones, provided the senior signs off on it.

How long can this program last?

State, federal funds will last two years. After that, the agency has to find other grants to cover the $89 a month per person fee.

Currently, data from robots and users is being collected to quantify success. The company insists it will not sell any of the information it gathers.

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AI-powered chatbots, such as Siri and Alexa, have become popular as virtual assistants, but a new type of humanoid chatbot has emerged that interacts via text, voice and images, offering personalized romantic and even sexual experiences.
With the development of artificial intelligence technology, chatbots have become more realistic and attractive, causing some to worry that users may fall in love with them.
Preliminary studies suggest that interacting with chatbots can be fun and emotionally exciting, with some users feeling a stronger emotional attachment to chatbots than to humans.
Experts say falling in love with an artificial intelligence robot carries potential risks, including hindering social skills in developing real relationships.
Easy access to chatbots and their constant companionship can lead to withdrawal from real social relationships.
In addition, chatbots provide unrealistic expectations about romantic relationships, which can hinder a person ’ s ability to form healthy relationships with humans.
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In Russia came out robot vacuum cleaner Tesvor S6 Turbo
The Russian distributor, Mobilidi, has replenished the line of robotic vacuum cleaners with the Tesvor S6 Turbo model.
The novelty is distinguished by a 5200 mAh battery, two types of complete containers, LDS and SLAM navigation systems, as well as a voice assistant.
Tesvor S6 Turbo has a high autonomy: thanks to the battery of 5200 mAh, it is able to clean for 90-150 minutes.
This will be enough for both a large apartment and a house.
The full charge of the device will replenish within 4-6 hours.
Thanks to the impressive suction capacity of 4000 Pa, even pet hair will not remain on the floor and carpets.
The noise level is less than 58 dB.
Included in the vacuum cleaner is two types of container: one combined - with a dust collector for 270 ml and a water tank for 180 ml, the second is a separate dust collector for 600 ml.
The combined container allows you to simultaneously start wet and dry cleaning, which significantly saves time.
With two side brushes and a smart trajectory, the vacuum cleaner cleans the entire floor, including edges and corners, in neat rows.
Tesvor S6 Turbo
The device is oriented in space with the help of navigation systems LDS and SLAM and has the function of building a map of the premises.
Also, the novelty is equipped with laser scanning technology of the room with a viewing angle of 360 degrees, so that there are no “blind ” zones.
Moreover, it is possible to create forbidden areas for cleaning.
This will be useful if the house has children ’ s play areas or resting places for pets.
There is a function to set a schedule for cleaning the selected premises.
Also, the novelty has intellectual protection against falls and collisions, so the presence of stairs and foreign objects does not threaten it.
In addition, the robot vacuum cleaner is able to independently overcome thresholds up to 2 cm high.
The vacuum cleaner has two types of control: through the applications on the smartphone TESVOR or Tuya Smart, and through the complete remote control.
Interface Tesvor S6 Turbo and voice support completely in Russian.
The device receives updates through OTA, which requires a minimum of action on the part of the user.
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Tesvor S6 Turbo is presented in a plastic case of white color.
Its dimensions are 340x340x89 mm, and the weight is 3500 g. The novelty will be an excellent assistant in a large house - will ensure the cleanliness of the floor and carpets, as well as save time.
Tesvor S6 Turbo is already available in the Russian market at a price of 31 990 rubles.
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Tesvor has 500 + employees, eight production lines, professional departments from raw materials to logistics and has a strong R & D team of more than 100 engineers.

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Xiaomi Is Now Making Robotic Mechanical Dogs & They Can Do A Mean Backflip

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Now that Xiaomi is the number 1 smartphone company in the world, it would be fair that the company will now focus on robotics. Xiaomi may have announced the Mi Mix 4, but it's also making a robotic buddy called the ‘CyberDog’. The robotic dog is an advanced mechanical pet that is along the same lines as the Boston Dynamics’ Spot.

What Are The CyberDog Specifications

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The CyberDog’s ‘brain’ is powered by an Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX module that has 384 CUDA cores, 48 Tensor cores, six Carmel CPU cores, and two cores dedicated for deep learning. The entire module is responsible for crunching information that the CyberDog needs to operate its 11 sensors. These sensors enable movement for the CyberDog and can even perform tricks like a backflip. The CyberDog can also track “high-speed movements” at up to 3.2m/s (11.5 km/h or 7.15 mph).

There are several cameras on the robot’s body that includes an Intel RealSense D450 depth sensor for accurate tracking. The camera is also used to avoid real-world obstacles, follow its owner and avoid pitfalls.

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The CyberDog can also detect voices and can be activated using a wake word. The CyberDog also supports other types of voice commands and digital voice assistants. In addition, the CyberDog also has three USB-C ports and an HDMI port. The ports can be used by developers for testing new code, add-on hardware and other development purposes.

CyberDog Price And Availability

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The CyberDog isn’t really available to everyone and is more of a prototype for developers and engineers to test on. Xiaomi will make 1,000 CyberDogs available to engineers, enthusiasts, and fans to start its own open-source robotics program. Xiaomi will be selling the CyberDog for 9,999 yuan or Rs 1.14 lakh at the moment.

Xiaomi did not disclose whether the CyberDog will be available to the public anytime soon and the initial rollout will be very limited. For now, we’re just astonished at what the CyberDog can do and how the company plans to advance its robotics program.

What do you think of Xiaomi’s CyberDog? Would you get a robotic pet for your home or do you find something like this quite creepy? Let us know in the comments how you feel about the CyberDog.

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Puppies and babies often bite their owners or parents' fingers because of tooth marks. The Japanese call this half-bite feeling a "willingness to roam."
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If you have children or pets, you should be familiar with the feeling of being bitten by their fingers.
However, the small life will grow up, people who do not have a pet do not have this experience. A Japanese company, Kogyo, sees this business opportunity and imitates this feeling of half bite "Gan Ying" to make two healing mechanical pets, which can imitate the behavior of small animals or BB biting fingers.
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When the company produces products, employees with babies and pets at home test, after repeated experiments to reproduce the tooth shape and occlusion frequency, to create the most ideal robot. Although the robot pet is still in development, the existing version has dozens of occlusion strength and frequency, and every time it is inserted, it feels different.
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Two mechanical pets are tentatively scheduled to start crowdfunding this spring to fight for the summer sale, and one is expected to sell for 4 to 5 thousand yen.
If you are interested, you can follow the latest developments on the official website of "Gan Ying Mi Hao Mi Hao Mi" and contribute to the development!
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Content: Review Roborock S7 (RU).
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From year to year, manufacturers of equipment with world names delight us with novelties that put the user experience on a new, higher level.
And if it is true that the constant improvement of the already existing technical and technological components in itself is a movement forward and upward, then the introduction of truly breakthrough revolutionary innovations is not necessary to speak.
A novelty from the flagship of the market of robotic vacuum cleaners – the new model Roborock S7 seems to combine both the obvious features of the evolutionary development of the product, and solutions that – if tested by their time and high mileage on the quadrature of apartments, houses and workspaces – will have revolutionary consequences.
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Since the manufacturer has already established itself and is in fact a global brand in the niche of robotic cleaning, the appearance of the S7 can be attributed to the heading “loyalty to tradition ”.
The new model is made in the form of the same washer with a diameter of 35 centimeters and is available in two colors: white and black.
With a height index of slightly less than 10 cm, the dimensions of Roborock ’ s robotic vacuum cleaners represent the golden mean between the richness of the technical base of the devices and their compactness.
The S7, like its predecessors, will easily pass not only under antique family chests of drawers and leave the floor between the legs of chairs and chairs of cyclopean sizes clean - the space under the standard kitchen set and cleaning under some chairs from IKEA catalogs will not be an obstacle for it (checked).
The upper plane of the robot is topped with a (same branded) turret, which makes the device look like a cute room tank, leading unequal battles with dust and dirt.
In this small elevation, the same lidar is hidden, providing – along with compactness – accurate orientation on the ground (the declared accuracy of the map when cleaning is 98%) and amazing maneuverability.
Waves slowly fading to periphery depart along glossy body round from tower with lidar.
And this is new in the appearance of devices from Roborock: this is how the manufacturer brings us to innovative solutions that the S7 generation is designed to surprise customers (more details below).
Closer to the front edge of the robot is a control panel, with which the device can be turned on / off, sent to the charging station or select the mode of spot cleaning.
There is a separate button for each action.
Right in front of the panel is another small novelty.
A long LED in different colors is designed to signal the user about the selected cleaning mode or about charging the battery.
The entire space behind the lidar turret is a lid, lifting which gives access to a 470 ml dust container (10 more than previous models) with a HEPA filter and a small dust cleaning brush fixed in a small recess (this is inevitable over time) and a small blade to eliminate hair wound on the axis of the central brush.
Close acquaintance
If after unpacking, installing the charging station and the first launch, one of the users does not have the feeling that a new / first pet has appeared in the house, they should clearly hear reviews about the first inclusion from those who have small children.
Turning the new hardworking and useful neighbor belly up (you will have to do this for rare cleanings), closer to the front edge you can see one small wheel for taxiing and two large wheels closer to the center of the circle, which help him overcome height differences on thresholds and other obstacles.
Between the large wheels is a central turbo brush, which the S7 has evolved.
The shape of the cylinder with ribs made of hard silicone (the earlier model alternated rows of bristles and silicone ribs of lesser rigidity), as well as the movable (another pleasant novelty) mechanism of its attachment to the body are designed to ensure its complete fit to the floor even on uneven surfaces.
With a suction capacity of 2500 Pa, these innovations guarantee better cleaning in the vacuum cleaner mode.
After one trip of the new robot vacuum cleaner on the carpet with a high pile, there is not even a fairly large garbage.
Covering a larger area while driving still provides an auxiliary brush.
It is made in the form of five long silicone petals, constantly rotating during any mode of operation and raking debris to the central brush.
As those who used Roborock vacuum cleaners or closely follow the development of robotic vacuum cleaners could already guess, it remains to tell only about the wet cleaning mode.
But in the case of the S7, this should be done separately.
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Yes, the module for wet cleaning is still attached to the back of the vacuum cleaner, and you can access it (it is removed and put back easily, as well as all components that involve maintenance and replacement for long-term use) directly in the working position of the device.
Yes, the module is still presented with a water capacity (increased to 300 ml and 200 square meters of wet cleaning, a module for fixing the fiber and the fiber itself.
But now everything works in a completely different way.
So much so that the manufacturer even excluded from the supply of a silicone mat, which had previously recommended fixing next to the charging station in order to avoid damp floor.
The mat was useful, because not everyone has the opportunity to remove wet fiber immediately after the completion of wet cleaning.
However, for the S7, it completely loses its relevance, since the new generation of vacuum cleaners is equipped with VibraRiseTM technology.
From now on, the wet cleaning module is automatically raised by 5 mm once the robot has finished washing the floors.
The same - on all carpets, which he unmistakably determined at the first turn on and build a map of the room.
But that's not all.
The waves diverging from the turret with lidar and the first part in the name of the innovative technology lead us directly to the main improvement in the 7th generation from Roborock.
The clean floor is now provided by the force of mechanical vibrations.
The fiber module performs up to 3000 sound vibrations per minute.
And it really makes a difference.
It is not news that it was the combination of dry and wet cleaning modes that caused the most questions to robotic vacuum cleaners since the moment when manufacturers began trying to combine solutions in one housing.
And if these nimble guys learned to cope with dust no worse than ordinary manual vacuum cleaners with wires and hoses, then wet cleaning still sagged a little.
That is the wonderful Roborock S7: perhaps the model will be the pioneer, which will allow you to completely close the issue of cleaning in one trip from the charging station as conveniently as possible and without unnecessary time costs.
Neither dried stains from sweet coffee, nor traces of dirty shoes (the season is in full swing) have real chances against a vibrating mop.
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If you add to everything the ability to control through the Roborock application with a choice of suction power and water supply level, the function of zoned cleaning and scheduling of cleaning (even when no one is home / in the city / in the country), with the Roborock S7 you get a pleasant picture in which the issue of cleanliness of the house will be completely closed with one device.
And the users?
Users can walk in the autumn parks, visit loved ones and meet friends, stay at work and add anything to the calendar of events and affairs.
Definitely not home cleaning.
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In a slightly odd move, Throwflame has revealed the world ’ s first robotic dog with a flamethrower.
The Thermonator is a four-legged robot with a Throwflame flamethrower on its back, and it seems that users will control the robot by a controller connected to their smartphones such as the Backbone.
The robot uses built-in cameras to give the user a first-person perspective, while LiDAR sensors allow it to map the area around it and thus avoid obstacles it can collide with.
What Throwflame hopes will really catch everyone ’ s attention is the ARC flamethrower on the back of the Thermonator.
With a fast charger, users of this robotic dog can light a fire anywhere around them for an hour at a time with a range of up to 30 feet.
According to the company, the flamethrower is powered by gasoline or napalm, both of which are available for purchase on Throwflame ’ s website, and can be operated using smartphones from up to 350 feet away.
Throwflame alleges that its flamethrower robot dog is aimed at public and private sectors: fire management and prevention, agribusiness management, environmental conservation organizations, snow and ice removal companies, and special effects studios.
Now, anyone with $9,420 can buy the Thermonator from Throwflame, and the company has not talked about licenses to use the robot dog or actual restrictions limiting its reach.
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Dreame Bot L10S Ultra in the test: vacuums, wipes and lifts the mop on carpet

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In our top 10 of the best vacuum robots, Roborock is always in first place, a cheaper and often hardly worse alternative is the manufacturer Dreame. A look at the Dreame Bot L10S Ultra shows that this model also has what it takes to become a bestseller. This was already the case for the slimmed-down version Dreame Bot L10 Pro (test report), which, however, comes to the customer without the cleaning station of the Ultra model and with less technology overall. In return, the Pro model is significantly cheaper. At the time of testing, it cost less than 400 euros, the Ultra model just under 900 euros. In the test, we clarify why the L10S Ultra is worth the extra expense.

The Ultra model of the L10S is available in white in contrast to the black Pro model. This has the advantage that the technical device is less conspicuous in the household and appears more airy overall. Otherwise, little has changed on the outside compared to the Pro model. The basic shape of the L10S Ultra is round. There is a side brush at the front right, and the two round mops at the back protrude slightly over the housing. The laser tower on the top, which is not quite circular and has a bumper, has been moved forward, allowing the rear area of the bot to be opened and the dirt container to be removed. At the front there is not only the cross laser as in the Pro model, but there is also an AI camera for object recognition. Another change concerns the main brush under the model. It no longer relies on a mixture of twisted rows of bristles and rubber lips, but exclusively on rubber.

The cleaning station is quite narrow, but comparatively high. The silver cap that is held in place magnetically and covers the dust bag for automatic suction is a striking feature. The cleaning tool, which was otherwise always stowed away in the robot itself, is also located here. The waste water and fresh water tanks can be removed at the top after lifting a lid on the cleaning station. On the inside there is an instruction manual with text and pictures, the individual tanks are labeled. There are three buttons at the top of the station to start hot air drying, for example. An LED indicates the status of the station. A small highlight of the cleaning station is the flat cartridge with cleaning agent, which is inserted vertically between the water tanks. It makes manual filling of cleaning agent into the fresh water tank superfluous. This prevents the use of the wrong agent, for example, but in return there are additional costs for subsequent purchases. If you can get replacement cartridges at all – we couldn’t find any in Germany.

Both the Xiaomi app and the Dreame Home app are available as apps. In case of doubt, the latter offers more setting options, so we did not find any separate settings for carpet in the Xiaomi app and could not watch the vacuum cleaner at work via its camera. The easiest way to integrate the Dreame Bot L10S Ultra into one of the apps is the scan function via the smartphone’s camera. The user scans one of the two QR codes located under the cover next to the bot’s dust container. After selecting the desired WiFi network, you can get started and after about a minute the vacuum cleaner is ready for use – it couldn’t be better.

The apps otherwise offer largely the same functions – and they are all-encompassing. They allow scheduling, the automatic recognition and naming of rooms via virtual boundaries or the storage of floor maps, 3D maps including the placement of virtual furniture and setting options for the cleaning station. It doesn’t get any better than that. However, carpets are recognized, but not drawn on the map – this makes Roborock even better.

Before we get to the actual performance of the Dreame Bot L10S Ultra, a few comments on initial problems that we were by no means alone with our test device. Freshly unpacked and set up, the cleaning station absolutely did not want to pump fresh water into the washing bowl or fill the internal tank of the vacuum cleaner with liquid. There were hints on how to solve the problem in forums: On the one hand, you can use a straw on the rubber stopper by sucking with your mouth or a vacuum pump to create a vacuum and thus solve a slight blockage inside the device. The manufacturer also points out a “repair mode” for the cleaning station. You can reach it by going to the in both apps additional Functions (not to be confused with the further Features!) and tapping the plug-in version number ten times. A blue button with the inscription “Automatic repair of the base station” then appears further down. A combination of both ways led to success for us. On the other hand, you should never inject water via the fresh water inlet using a syringe – even if the rubber stopper mentioned above is pressed in at the bottom, the contents of the syringe will spill out into the housing interior of the station if the blockage is too strong, where liquid has no place and then run from there onto the floor out of!

After this digression, now the good news: once everything is set up, the Dreame Bot L10S Ultra runs excellently. The navigation can confidently be classified as optimal and the object recognition is on the level of the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra (test report). Objects such as shoes, socks and cables that were scattered in the test were largely recognized well and also mapped by photo in the Dreame app. However, like the competition, it is not error-free. The new Roborock S8 (test report) seems to have the edge here. Accordingly, users with pets should not feel too safe despite the activated pet mode, so that the vacuum cleaner does not make a huge mess with vomit or even faeces from the purring or tail-wagging roommates unattended.

Apart from that, the navigation is exemplary. The vacuum cleaner finds the optimal middle ground between non-contact, precise and persistent working methods, in order to rummage through difficult terrain such as a forest of chair legs under the dining table. However, cleaning at the edges and in corners is a bit worse, especially when the pet mode is activated, because the bot keeps a greater distance from obstacles. The cleaning performance suffers slightly as a result, but overall it is very good. The new rubber main brush does a very good job with loose dirt, but we only see the bristle main brushes at the front when fine animal hair has entered the carpet.

In any case: The Dreame Bot L10S Ultra does an excellent job on hard floors in combination with 5300 Pa suction power and it is also great on short carpets. Roborock is only slightly ahead here. This also applies to the wipe function. Thanks to the two rotating mops, which are raised when driving on carpet, not only is the wiping performance fantastic for a vacuum robot, but the autonomy of the Ultra model is also significantly higher than that of the Dreame Bot L10 Pro (test report). The reason: The Ultra model can vacuum and wipe in one go and, depending on the setting, cleans the mops independently after a certain number of square meters or after cleaning a room. Hardly any other vacuum or mopping robot can wipe much better.

The battery has a capacity of 5200 mAh and thus hardly more than in a smartphone – but that’s enough. The L10S Ultra should be able to vacuum for up to 150 minutes at a time, but in everyday life it is more like 100 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of carpets and the frequency of mop cleaning. This then cleans a net area of over 100 square meters in one go. After reloading, which can take up to 5 hours, the robot continues its work from the last position. This makes the Dreame Bot L10S Ultra also suitable for larger apartments and even houses.

At the time of testing, the Dreame Bot L10S Ultra cost 899 euros in retail, the RRP was originally 1199 euros.

In our opinion, the initial problems of our test device, which numerous buyers share with us, are a major shortcoming. However, after they were fixed, the vacuum cleaner did its job in an exemplary manner and showed that it is currently one of the best vacuum robots with a full wiping function and cleaning station on the market. In fact, the device has no real weaknesses, but scores with a chic design, great navigation, good object recognition, excellent suction and wiping function and great self-sufficiency thanks to the grandiose cleaning station with automatic suction and water exchange. In a direct comparison, the Dreame model may not quite come close to the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra (test report) in some areas, but it is also a good 250 euros cheaper. That actually makes it number one, at least when it comes to value for money.

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Star Wars fans are sure to be familiar with R2-D2, and BANDAI, the developer of Tamagotchi, has teamed up with Disney to launch two special editions of R2-D2.
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There are two styles to choose from, one is the original white design of R2-D2, and the other is the classic transparent blue design of "Fucking Brother Pool".
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R2-D2 can learn 19 skills. If R2-D2 sits down for too long, its body will be stained with dust, then the player will need to press one of the buttons to clean up, replacing the previous "Fucking Pool" cleaning function.
There are also nine mini-games built into the model for players to play with R2-D2. If the player does not listen to R2-D2 for a long time, the Star Wars character Chokkorisan may take him away.
The R2-D2 Fucking Pool is currently being pre-ordered on Amazon, with both models priced at $19.99 (about HK $155) and expected to launch on November 11.
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The Associated Press reported that Joyce Loaiza, a retired office worker in Florida, lives alone, but every time she returns to her apartment in the silver-haired community, a friendly female voice chats with her to say hello to her for a good day.
A few miles away, Deanna Dezern, 83, was comforted by the same voice when her friend died.
At her home in central New York, it plays games and music for Marie Broadbent, 92, who is blind and receiving hospice care.
In Washington, it helped 83-year-old Jan Worrell make new friends.
The women were among the first to try out ElliQ, the robot that invented the company Intuition Robotics and senior welfare officials say is the only device that uses artificial intelligence specifically designed to alleviate loneliness and alienation among many older Americans.
The 81-year-old said the robot was fun and could really talk to it; she nicknamed ElliQ “gummy ” and it would voice opinions, such as“ If I had a hand, I would go out, but I wouldn ’ t stand an umbrella. ”
The device looks like a small table lamp, and the eyes and mouthless head can glow and rotate.
It can remember each user ’ s interests and hobbies and conversations with each other, helping to customize future chat content, topics can be esoteric human business meaning, or easy horoscope.
ElliQ also jokes, plays music and offers inspirational quotes.
On the equipped screen, it provides city and museum tours. It can also guide users to exercise, ask about health, and remind them to take medicine and drink water.
In addition, ElliQ can make video calls to contact the user ’ s relatives, friends, or doctor in an emergency.
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Lin said LUNA Cat has successfully reduced the number of falls in patients leaving the bed by 70%.
When the elderly and other high-risk patients are hospitalized, from time to time, a doctoral student at City University has developed a cat robot. Through the built-in laser and temperature sensing system, the patient can be judged whether or not the patient is trying to leave the bed.
Clinical testing of the system in a hospital showed that it helped reduce the number of in-hospital falls by 70%.
At present, the hospital mainly uses pressure blankets to determine whether patients at high risk of falling are leaving the bed on their own, but the disadvantage is that they are not sensitive enough. For example, the pressure blankets laid on the bed will trigger the alarm of leaving the bed as long as the patient turns around a little, increasing the pressure of the nurse to care for the patient.
Lin Chui, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering at CityU and co-founder of Xizhao Intelligent Machinery Co., Ltd., said that the team started the research in April last year after receiving inquiries from nursing organizations, and began a trial in May this year at Hong Kong Yi Hospital.
In addition to being adopted by Courtyard Hong Kong Hospital, the cat robot exhibited at the Innovation and Technology Carnival has also been ordered by a number of institutions in Hong Kong and in Jiangmen and Shenzhen in the Mainland, with an order quantity of about 250 robots.
Lin Huasheng revealed that the team plans to add emotional accompaniment function for the robot, through breathing, heartbeat, body temperature and other vital signs, analyze the user's emotions, if the user's mood is low, the robot will issue a statement of concern, the fastest six months after the launch.
At the same time, Yue Sing smart glasses developed by Chuang Kai Social Technology Co., Ltd. were also displayed. Through the lens and the built-in artificial intelligence system, words can be converted into sound, so that the visually impaired can read the text of food plates and other words.
According to reports, in the future, it is planned to add object recognition functions to the glasses, including people, desks, chairs, signs, etc., and launch as soon as the end of next year.

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When Microsoft founder Bill Gates published his outlook for 2024 earlier this year, he predicted that the application of artificial intelligence (AI) would accelerate in the future and fundamentally change areas such as work, health care and education.
For Joyce Loaiza, a retired office worker living in Florida, Gates ’ s prophecy is now a formality; the 81-year-old living alone, whenever she returns to her Silver Hair Community apartment, a friendly female voice will chat with her and say hello to her for a good day.
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ElliQ also jokes, plays music and offers inspirational quotes.
On the equipped screen, it provides city and museum tours. It can also guide users to exercise, ask about health, and remind them to take medicine and drink water.
In addition, ElliQ can make video calls to contact a user ’ s relatives, friends, or doctor in case of an emergency. These conversations are not heard by companies, Intuition Robotics says, and the data is kept on each user ’ s device.
Dor Skuler, co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, was a little surprised that older people were so easily integrating robots into their lives; after all, it was a group of people who were often stereotyped as afraid to embrace new things, he said.
In an interview with the media at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January, Skuller said that just like developing an intimate relationship with a pet, older people are also working to forge new relationships with AI robots.
Through partnerships with government agencies and other organizations, hundreds of thousands of seniors across the United States already use ElliQ, Skuller noted.
The voice of ElliQ and its compassionate “personality ” were developed by a team of experts in artificial intelligence, behavioral psychology, and user-centered design, according to Skuller.
They defined ElliQ as “the little partner who makes older people happier and healthier. ”
Anita Montague, 76, said that before using ElliQ, the only thing she did back home was sit in front of the computer, but with ElliQ, she can do sports and other things, and now she is more energetic and motivated to find more work.
Monica Perez, 65, who has been using ElliQ for more than six months, said she finds it increasingly difficult to make friends as she gets older. She likes ElliQ to call her name affectionately and will ask how she is doing, like a real friend; with ElliQ, her mental health has improved greatly.
ElliQ would remind Perez to take the pill in the morning, “I ’ m much more active than I was without it. ”
In Canada, Carmichael, a resident of Vancouver ’ s Amica for the Elderly, attended a meeting last September with two robots named Kiwi and Mango.
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These two AI “little buddies ” that can be held in your arms look brightly colored and are part of a study at the University of Columbia School of Nursing to understand how they interact with older adults and their impact on elder care.
Carmichael said her initial reaction was, “Oh my God, why would you want me to talk to a robot? ” But after overcoming the psychological barrier, Carmichael found that Mango might be able to stay with her for a long time, and she could play with it every day and no longer feel lonely.
Carmichael says with a smile that there is only one appearance that needs to be improved; she tells the staff to wear false eyelashes for Mango.
These robots were designed in Japan and have been studied in Asia for many years.
Lillian Hung, an assistant professor at the University of Columbia and Canada ’ s Research Chair in Senior Care, is leading a Canadian study into the use of robots in the care industry.
Hong said that the robots bring joy wherever they go, and every time they show up with the robots, the atmosphere in the room changes.
Robot friends make seniors happier
“Kiwifruit ” and“ mango ” can speak, recognize faces and sounds, express a desire to be picked up and give a hug.
They even charge themselves when they ’ re “tired, ” Ms. Hong says.
She said that so far, the response has been mixed, with some elderly people immediately feeling good about robots, while others are confused. Hong Lilian said that humans are social animals and have basic needs to love and be loved, which she believes is the meaning of companion robots and helps build stronger social connections.
Many studies have pointed out that maintaining relationships and social activities are important for the physical and mental health of older people; social loneliness is associated with an increase in emotional distress, depression, falls, the need for health care services, and even premature death.
Lise Brayham, who has lived in Amica for four years, said the robots are a good thing for older people who don ’ t leave their rooms often because “mangoes ” and“ kiwifruit ” don ’ t require walking, cleaning or feeding.
Brehan said it was hard to understand how robots interact with humans at first, but in the end she concluded that it was like having a great little pet, “They ’ re fun partners! ”
Charlotte England, 102, came into contact with the robots with Brehan and made them good friends.
Ingram immediately began talking to the robot and recalled swimming in the Ottawa River and skating in the Rideau Canal.
She then boasted about her baking skills to “mangoes ” and“ kiwifruit ”.
After the robot responds with a gentle cooing, Ingram continues to talk to them about the snack.
However, after a “long ” conversation, Ingram noticed that the kiwifruit ’ s eyes were a little low, and she said to it with some displeasure,“ Am I boring you? ”
Investing in health care to fill the manpower gap
In addition to the United States and Canada, many countries in Asia are also facing the problem of aging populations, and China is one of them, with a rapidly aging population and a serious shortage of medical and nursing manpower, and the hope is that this robot army can fill this gap.
According to Sixth Tone, an English-language online magazine owned by Surging News, staff member Gao Hongjun is busy preparing for the day ’ s entertainment at an elderly care center in central Shanghai: a singing robot named “Dopo. ”
This squatting white robot often performs shows for the elderly people staying in, usually singing the revolutionary songs of Mao Zedong ’ s era.
The old people loved it, Gao said, which also gave them a chance to breathe.
He said that as the number of elderly people living in the home has increased, but the care resources have not been relatively improved, AI robots are able to reduce their workload.
Gao Xiaodong, director of the center, charged the "Dobao" while saying that if the staff were tired, they could not take good care of the elderly.
Gao Xiaodong said that in recent years, he and his colleagues have been under great pressure, and in the community where the care center is located, more than 40% of the elderly population over 60 years old, and the average occupant is over 70 years old, and most of the people are suffering from dementia.
In response to this situation, the center has installed artificial intelligence equipment as much as possible, in addition to "Dobao", they have also purchased intelligent mattresses and computer games that can monitor the vital signs of the elderly while they sleep, and two robots that can perform disinfection will soon be activated.
China ’ s elderly population to exceed 400 million by 2040
China is investing heavily in robotics research and development to care for an expanding elderly population and solve the shortage of healthcare workers.
China ’ s elderly population aged 60 and over is forecast to increase from 280 million in 2022 to 402 million in 2040.
China ’ s social and medical system is already severely overburdened, and if urgent measures are not taken, the situation may worsen further.
According to the Chinese government, there should be one nursing staff for every four residents in the elderly care institutions, but only 320,000 nursing staff serve 8.1 million residents in China, a gap of more than 1.7 million. The government hopes that the development of AI technology can provide a solution. Accelerate the development of the industry.
Chinese tech giants rush AI care
Several Chinese tech giants are also sniffing this opportunity, and iFlytek, a large AI company, announced its “Superbrain 2030 ” plan in 2022, which will develop a new type of nursing robot for the elderly.
The plan points out that it is necessary for AI to understand knowledge, learn well, and evolve, so that robots can enter every family and solve problems such as elderly care, emotional companionship, and health management. Search engine leader Baidu is also promoting “Xiaodu ” AI intelligent assistant, which can be used to schedule medical appointments, obtain weather forecasts and play games.
At present, the most widely used smart care technology in China is wearable devices such as smart bracelets and watches, which provide many practical functions, such as monitoring the vital signs of the elderly, reminding them to take drugs on time, tracking their location, etc., but the industry believes that robots are the future of nursing care.
Many hope that China will follow Japan ’ s lead in making widespread use of robots in nursing homes, from the cute bear robot Robear, which helps elderly people sit up from their beds, to the furry pet robot Paro, which provides companionship and improves cognitive function.
There are now about 100 robotics start-ups in China that specialize in rehabilitation, companionship and care robots.
However, in the high price of robots, most companies have not yet achieved mass production, and local governments have not invested enough funds to promote robots in nursing homes on a large scale.
A food-delivery robot developed by Hangzhou Lewan Science and Technology in Zhejiang Province can deliver more than 20 meals to different rooms in a building, but few nursing homes can afford the product, which costs between 60,000 and 80,000 yuan (about $8,400 to $11,200).
Jiang Gancheng, CEO of Lewan, pointed out that if the price is 10,000 yuan, the expectation of buying gas will increase a lot, but if there are no more orders, the price can not be reduced, which is a problem of raw eggs and eggs.
However, there are also some robot companies that pull out of the red.
As soon as Zuowei Tech, a startup based in Shenzhen, launched its smart bath equipment, the market response was very enthusiastic.
The company sold 40 million yuan of equipment in 2022, and hopes to reach the 100 million yuan target this year.
Tu Chaorong, Vice President of Chowei Technology, said the demand for bathing equipment is strong because of the need of caregivers and the elderly they care for.
He said that many people believe that urinating on the elderly is the least dignified job, but caregivers will feel more dignified if they use high-tech equipment; similarly, many people in bed will feel less dignified if they do not have these equipment.
Accompanying robot behind the bullish trend
CEO Gu Jie of Shanghai Fourier Intelligence, a robotics company specializing in rehabilitation equipment, has noticed a similar trend, working with hospitals in big cities in China, but now there is increasing demand for nursing homes.
Gu Jie said that no matter where the elderly live, they hope that their bodies can be flexible and their mental state can be improved; and a robot can be used by many people, which greatly improves efficiency.
Chiang Gan-cheng is optimistic about the company-type robot, and believes that the development potential is unlimited.
The company recently launched a new product, priced at 10,000 yuan, can be placed at home to patrol, sing, play movies, and also provide video calls between the elderly and their children. Jiang Gancheng said that elderly people in good health often do not want to install a camera at home, thinking that it violates their privacy, but if an AI robot is accompanied by their family, they will not feel so lonely.
Zheng Yongping, a 68-year-old resident of Shanghai, agrees. Since his only child lives abroad, he has been living alone in his downtown home with his dog since retirement.
He already has a smart watch to monitor his health and uses smart speakers to manage the big things in life, but his dream is to one day have a robot of his own.
Zheng Yongping said he could not imagine what better choice than an AI robot when old and frail and in need of help; although it lacks human warmth, this is a trend in an aging society.
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Artificial intelligence can help reduce loneliness for older adults aging at home.

A 95-year-old woman and her 74-year-old daughter, each who live alone and could be at risk for isolation and loneliness, recently received a lifeline to conversation and companionship in the form of an artificial intelligence robot.

The women can now receive medical reminders, health and wellness check-ins, play music and games, and experience virtual travel.

“It’s helping with loneliness and socialization for people who would be otherwise trapped in their home watching TV all day,” Christopher Lewoc, case manager for Greene County Human Services in New York said. “It’s a way to keep people sane and active mentally and physically. It’s letting people live a more social life.”

Lewoc sets up free artificial intelligence care companions for older adults, giving them a lifeline to conversation and health reminders.

He recently installed ElliQ, voice-activated proactive and empathetic care companion, in the homes of the elderly mother and her daughter, giving them some companionship as they each live alone. He’s found that a little conversation may go a long way to helping to mitigate isolation and improve care for older adults.

Under a contract with the New York state Office for the Aging, Intuition Robotics is providing the ElliQ smart technology for about 800 older adults in an effort to battle social isolation and support aging-in-place. The ElliQ recipients need internet access for the free device to be set up in their home by a caseworker. The state works with local offices for the aging and partners to identify older adults who would most benefit from the technology

“ElliQ will greet them in the morning and ask them how they feel. If they slept poorly, ElliQ will say ‘would you like me to call your doctor?’ It’s interactive and helpful,” Lewoc said.

“It allows them to have a companion, engage in conversation and get reminders about drinking their water or whatever medications they need,” said Lewoc. “A lot of folks don’t have smartphones and ElliQ can show them photos, take them on trips to different countries and teach them about the culture. It can play trivia with you, call your family, play music to have a dance party.”

ElliQ responds to questions but also initiates conversation and questions, offers sleep relaxation exercises, physical activity exercises, nutrition-related chats and medication reminders for each user’s unique condition.

“This product does so many things to improve health, combat isolation, and improve overall well-being and independence. Designed with input from older adults, the future of supporting and serving older adults includes technology. The future is here,” said Greg Olsen, director for the New York state Office for the Aging.

“Despite misconceptions and generalizations, older adults embrace new technology, especially when they see it is designed by older adults to meet their needs,” Olsen said, adding that ElliQ served as a “powerful complement to traditional forms of social interaction and support from professional or family caregivers.”

The New York program and rising interest in AI companions comes as more older people want to age in place and finding home healthcare amid a persistent shortage of healthcare workers becomes increasingly difficult.

In 2017, the U.S. Surgeon General declared social isolation to be a “global epidemic” – one that only worsened in the COVID-19 health emergency. According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, social isolation drives $6.7 billion in additional associated Medicare spending per year.

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Amid a report by the McKinsey Health Institute on healthy aging that found that nonclinical factors affect 80% of an individual’s health, Intuition Robotics sees great potential for ElliQ helping older adults age in place in a healthier way.

Users have an average of 20 daily interactions with ElliQ, according to Dor Skuler, CEO and co-founder of Intuition Robotics, a startup company based in Israel. ElliQ users report an 80% decrease in loneliness and 82% of users access the mental health features, Skuler said.

The new second-generation ElliQ offers users experiences such as museum exhibit tours and virtual travel. The new companion app provides users’ families and caregivers with different methods to communicate with the users and updates them on the user’s well-being.

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Skuler called ElliQ a “lighthearted character that moves into the person’s home.” While Intuition Robotics has not marketed directly to consumers, it was named a Time Best Invention of the Year and word-of-mouth during the holidays has been good for business.

Outside of the New York state program, ElliQ can be had for a $249.99 enrollment fee, plus a monthly subscription of $29.99 if you buy a year subscription or $39.99 if you enroll month-to-month.

Intuition Robotics is talking with other states and senior living facilities about offering ElliQ in more places, as well working to measure how the conversational robot improves health outcomes to reduce the cost of care, Skuler said.

Of course, it’s a robot and not a human, so the interaction is limited.

“There’s a place for technology, but it’s no substitute for human interaction. We know the power of human touch and human interaction,” said Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead Senior Care, a home care service agency. “Industrywide, the workforce is not at the level it needs to be at, so there’s a need for technology, but there has to be a balance.”

Do you have questions about retirement, Social Security, where to live or how to afford it at all? Write to HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com and we may use your question in a future story.

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the problem of elderly isolation has attracted attention. As artificial intelligence (AI) has become more and more advanced, it has become a new trend to introduce technology to solve the problem of elderly living alone. It is expected that the Chinese language will be added in the future.
Previously, the New York State Office for the Aging and communications companies, and Intuition Robotics, a software company focused on the elderly population through artificial intelligence, launched a small-scale pilot project in New York to bring AI robots to elderly families, with a view to exploring whether AI can meet the basic care needs of elderly people in the future, thereby promoting their more active integration into society and reducing loneliness.
ElliQ, a robot from Intuition Robotics participating in the pilot project, and Nugu, a robot from SK Telecom, are equipped with innovative software and voice recognition technology to provide customized services for the elderly. As an intelligent care partner for the elderly, ElliQ can actively interact with users and recommend health and social activities, while providing them with support such as drug management and health reminders.
In addition, police and first aid services are available, and you can call an emergency number for help at any time.
As New York ’ s elderly population continues to grow, combating the widespread isolation and loneliness among older adults has become a top policy goal for the state ’ s aging office; according to the AARP ’ s NY Public Policy Institute report, isolation directly affects individual health and generates $6.7 billion in additional health insurance-related spending annually.
According to the State Office of Aging, the introduction of ElliQ into the homes of elderly people significantly improved the quality of life in old age, users reduced loneliness by 95%, and participation and happiness increased significantly.
Kim said the results of the pilot program proved that the method was feasible and could be expanded, and that "isolation and loneliness are serious problems among the elderly in New York, and as elected officials, we should do everything we can to take care of this large community," he said at the meeting, has been allocated $1 million to support the expansion of the program.
The Association of Asian American Physicians (CAIPA) said that the medical needs of the elderly are different from those of the general public, and that they face social isolation or inadequate care and need to be addressed through specialized means, and look forward to further solving the problem through the expansion of the program.
Peter Du, chief adviser of the Flushing Chinese Association for the Advancement of Business (FCBA), said that the large number of Asian elderly people in New York, in addition to the introduction of artificial intelligence, also need to teach the community how to effectively use it.
According to Intuition Robotics, the device currently supports only English and Korean, and the company plans to expand the language to include Chinese and Spanish in the next two months.
RISE Now Inc. Chairman Qu Yuanyi, Chairman of RISE Now Inc., and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce attended the meeting.
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Old age is no longer a negative term. Buffett, one of America ’ s richest men, is 93, and his deputy, Charlie Munger, will turn 100 on New Year ’ s Day next year.
Although aging is the only way to go through life, how to live old and happy, old and comfortable has become one of the manifestations of today and tomorrow. KCAL ’ s program recently specifically introduced the convenience of the elderly, which can help the elderly to live safer and more labor-saving; in fact, not only the elderly, all members of the family can live safer with smart home appliances.
1, Nobi Smart Lamp: Nobi launched a smart light set, in addition to the general sensing lighting function, can also detect whether the person falls by action. If the fall is detected, it will ask "Did You Fall?". As long as the answer is not "NO", the lamp will automatically notify the family member or caregiver, and can also provide two-way intercom to facilitate the person to explain the situation. And...
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3, NOMO Smart Care: a set of CPU (smart hub), two transmitters (satellites), four mobile beacons (tags), if the elderly ’ s actions are out of the ordinary, such as walking out of the house in the middle of the night, the caregiver can receive the notification immediately, the unit can also connect to third-party services such as 911.
4, ElliQ Digital Care Companion: For people who like to live independently, this AI-assisted device is quite convenient, in addition to talking to the elderly, asking questions, and helping with chores like young people ’ s favorite Siri and Alexa.
5, Apple watch: With the continuous revision, Apple's various equipment is also getting stronger, Apple Watch with iPad, iPhone, you can remind the time to take medicine, you can also record the physical condition, and regularly inform the people on the custom list.
It can also detect walking stability, send SOS alerts for emergencies, and detect various cardiac abnormalities, including high or low heartbeats, irregular heartbeats, or atrial fibrillation (AFib).
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Xiaomi has unleashed a robot mutt called CyberDog.

Looking remarkably like Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot but selling for a fraction of the price, CyberDog is Xiaomi’s first foray into quadruped robotics.

Keen to see what others can do with CyberDog, the Chinese tech company is encouraging robot enthusiasts to get creative with the high-tech contraption and push it to its limits.

Developers will certainly have plenty to play with. Powered by Nvidia’s Jetson Xavier A.I. platform, CyberDog incorporates Xiaomi’s in-house-developed servo motors that give it a wide range of motion and a top speed of 3.2 meters per second. It can even perform complex moves such as backflips.

The robot pooch also includes a vision sensor system for navigation and autonomous object tracking. “This means that CyberDog can analyze its surroundings in real-time, create navigational maps, plot its destination, and avoid obstacles,” Xiaomi says.

Other features include three Type-C ports and 1 HDMI port to connect tools such as “a searchlight, panoramic camera, motion camera, lidar, or more.”

CyberDog can become your robot pet, too (don’t tell Rover, he’ll be devastated), with built-in smarts enabling it to respond to voice commands, though you can also control it via a smartphone app if you’d rather tap than speak.

The Beijing-based company said that for now, it’s releasing 1,000 units of CyberDog to “Xiaomi fans, engineers, and robotic enthusiasts” in the hope that together they’ll be able to discover the full potential of CyberDog.

Those lucky enough to host the robot in their home or workshop will have to fork out 9,999 Chinese yuan (about $1,540) for the privilege, though that’s significantly cheaper than the $74,500 Boston Dynamics is charging for Spot. Of course, we’ll need to see CyberDog in action to properly compare the robots’ abilities and determine if that hefty price difference is justified.

Boston Dynamics began selling its similar-looking Spot quadruped in 2020 as a robot assistant capable of performing a range of tasks across different industries. Some companies have already tested the robot, including Ford, which used it to map one of its facilities, and Norwegian oil producer Aker BP, which deployed it for tasks such as inspection work and data gathering.

To smooth the way for what will hopefully be a productive collaboration campaign, Xiaomi has set up an open-source community to inspire creativity and exchange ideas. We can’t wait to see what it comes up with.

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At MWC 2024, the Tecno brand introduced new products and technologies, including the new POVA 6 Pro 5G smartphone, the Dynamic 1 robotic dog, and Pocket Go — augmented reality glasses that are compatible with the Windows handheld game console.
Tecno POVA 6 Pro 5G
Tecno POVA 6 Pro 5G stands out with a powerful MediaTek Dimension 6080 processor, a super-large 6000 mAh battery with fast charging 70 W, as well as a large amount of internal and RAM 256 GB + 12 GB with the ability to expand to 24 GB.
Despite the battery of increased energy intensity, the thickness of the smartphone is 7.88 mm, and the weight is 195 g, which makes it one of the thinnest and most compact devices in its segment.
The 6000 mAh battery is enough for 11 hours of games, 14 hours of video broadcasts or 31 hours of calls.
When the charge drops to 1%, the charge optimization will allow another 20 minutes to use the device for calls.
POVA 6 Pro 5G is designed for one and a half days of operation on a single charge and is able to save at least 80% of the battery capacity after 5 years of use.
The capacious battery is complemented by a 70 watt charging, which allows you to charge the device from scratch to 50% in just 20 minutes and up to 100% in 50 minutes.
The capacity of the POVA 6 Pro 5G battery allows you to share energy with other devices.
The 10W recharging function with a cable helps to charge wireless headphones, smart watches, bracelets and other gadgets, including other smartphones.
Large internal memory of 256 GB and RAM of 12 GB with the ability to expand to 24 GB with Memory Fusion technology will ensure fast and smooth operation of the smartphone.
In addition, the smartphone supports an increase in the drive by another 1 TB thanks to the slot for the microSD memory card.
The smartphone also has the following characteristics:
Processor MediaTek Dimension 6080
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– Main camera 108 MP
– Front camera 32 MP with three flash temperature modes
– Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio surround sound support
– Linear Z-axis vibration motor and rigid gyroscope
– Liquid cooling system with an area of 27342 mm ²
– Face unlock function and built-in fingerprint
– Infrared port to control devices with remote control
In the near future, POVA 6 Pro 5G will be available in Russia.
Dynamic 1 is a robotic dog.
Robodog Tecno expands the possibilities of interaction between man and machine.
With a torque of 45 N ⋅ m / kg and a complex knee cooling system, Dynamic 1 is able to climb stairs, feed a paw and perform other commands.
Four AI microphones help the robot dog to recognize the voice and make interaction with the owner more convenient.
It can also be controlled using the app in the smartphone and the DU-remote.
The robot is equipped with AI HyperSense Fusion technology, which is responsible for the smoothness and naturalness of movements.
The Intel RealSense D430 camera, infrared and optical sensors help the Dynamic 1 navigate in space, and the 8-core ARM processor allows you to quickly stand on your paws after falls and reach speeds of up to 3.7 m / s.
For speed and performance are also responsible for 64 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 technology and backlight.
The robot is equipped with an energy-intensive 15,000 mAh battery that provides up to 90 minutes of battery life, and the modular design helps to quickly change batteries for continuous use of the Dynamic 1.
Pocket Go is an augmented reality game set
Pocket Go ® augmented reality glasses compatible with a portable game console on the Windows operating system.
They are equipped with a Micro-OLED screen diagonal of 0.71 inches, which imitates a 215-inch TV at a distance of 6 meters.
The headset also features a six-axis gyroscope and N ’ BASS acoustic technology.
AI algorithms track head movements and vibrations for complete immersion in the gameplay.
Pocket Vision also features customizable diopters up to 600 ° to adjust the image depending on the user ’ s visual acuity.
In addition, the portable gaming device is 30% lighter and 50% smaller compared to other Windows game consoles.
This is the first such gadget that provides high FPS in AAA games.
There is an 8-core 16-stream processor with a 5.1 GHz turbo frequency, and a replaceable battery of 50 Wh provides continuous gameplay.
Pocket Go is complemented by the Tecno Smart Box system, with which you can control not only the gameplay, but also other smart devices of the ecosystem.
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Deputy Director General for Guidance and Guidance Bader Abdullah Al-Faraih said that the robot is characterized by ease of movement without signals, as well as accuracy in movement and positioning, as it uses a dual automatic navigation system (SALAM), and contains a three-dimensional sensor to avoid collision with barriers and people.
It can also interact with the robot by touch for more than (12) hours through a replaceable battery at any time the charging takes about four hours and the weight of the robot is 59 kg and the speed is 1.2-0.5 m / s (controllable) and the robot supports 10 kg, the upper limit is 40 kg, and the dimensions of the robot are 565 * 537 * 1290 mm.

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The quadruped CyberDog robot uses the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier platform, and also uses Intel RealSense D450 sensors to determine the distance to objects.
The company independently developed all the necessary servo drives.
It is reported that the robot is equipped with more than 10 different sensors – from banal GPS to binocular cameras and ultrasonic sensors.
All this, according to the manufacturer, allows CyberDog to assess the situation in real time, move along a given route, avoiding collisions with obstacles.
CyberDog is equipped with three USB-C ports and an HDMI connector, which allows you to connect additional modules to it.
The robot can be controlled using a special remote control or using an application on a smartphone.
In addition, CyberDog is equipped with six microphones that allow you to control it using voice.
It is reported that CyberDog is able to move at a speed of up to 3.2 meters per second.
For comparison, the Spot company Boston Dynamic this figure is 3.9 meters per second, with a weight of 5 kg, while the development of Xiaomi weighs 3 kg.
But if Boston Dynamic focuses its development on the use in solving various business problems, then CyberDog, apparently, is intended exclusively for entertainment.
At the presentation, the company demonstrated how a robot dog can spin back greasy.
Xiaomi still intends to release 1000 new devices and they will be offered at a price of 9999 yuan (about 1540 dollars).
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Content: Hong Kong PHAB Association Launches Auto-Delivery Robot “Xiaojian ” to Promote Harmony with Technology
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In order to ensure that “Xiaojian ” can be better integrated into the barrier-free environment, the HKPC team specially added barrier-free design elements, including visual and voice prompts, adjusting the height of the robot, and simplifying the design of the human-computer interface.
HKPC ’ s General Manager of Smart City, Mr Sun Kwok-wai, said that the collaboration with HKPC mainly uses the core technology of the development of the autonomous driving system MiniMover in 2018 to re-create a robot for barrier-free operation, which fully reflects HKPC ’ s considerations in the development, including flexibility and scalability of the architecture design to accommodate the disabled. The needs of the application scene.
In the future, we will continue to work with the Hong Kong Society for the Handicapped to explore ways to enhance the "small health" scheme, so that more people with disabilities can benefit and build an inclusive and humane community for the disabled.
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Ms Chow also noted that during the design process, the R & D team of HKPC will also listen to the operational requirements and opinions of colleagues, so as to make changes, such as enhancing anti-collision and anti-shock functions, to ensure that "Siu Kin" and campers will not be affected by each other during the delivery of goods. Build a truly ‘ friendly community ’. ”
She pointed out that HKPC hoped that the autonomous robot "Xiaokeng" could be widely used in more barrier-free environments in the future, so as to help promote the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong and contribute to the building of a smarter and more sustainable city in Hong Kong.
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Scientists have developed a guide robot that responds to the leash
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Guide dogs are a real salvation for visually impaired people, but it takes years to train them.
Researchers from Binghamton University have proposed their solution - a robot that will help the user navigate in space and will respond to its signals.
Scientists have developed a guide robot that responds to the leash
The All-Seeing Eye
Researchers have created a robotic equivalent of a guide dog for the visually impaired, which can even react when a user pulls it on a leash.
In the experiments, the robot dog, developed by researchers at Binghamton University, was able to guide a person along the corridor, reacting to input data, such as light tremors, to avoid obstacles.
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The goal is to come up with a cheaper and more affordable alternative to live dogs being trained to help people with visual impairments.
Historically, guide dogs have been in great deficit.
Their training can take years, which is why they are very expensive.
"We were surprised that in the visually impaired and blind communities, so few people can use a real guide dog throughout their lives," said team leader Shiki Zhang, a professor of computer science at Binghamton.
Follow the robot
Over time, the robot can learn to react to the leash, which is not much different from teaching a real dog a new trick.
“In about 10 hours of training, these robots are able to navigate indoors, guide people, avoid obstacles and at the same time feel the tension of the leash, ” adds Zhang.
But in addition to the fact that the robot dog can guide a visually impaired person along the corridor, it will not soon be able to replace the guide.
First, the team hopes to “add a natural language interface, ” according to Zhang, that would allow users to communicate with the robot to get help.
“For example, if I ’ m visually impaired and I tell a robot dog to get on the roadway, I ’ d like the robot to understand that, ” Zhang says.
He suggests that in the future, the guide dog will help visually impaired people navigate public places, such as shopping malls and airports, improving their accessibility.
The researcher compares this to shared bicycles on campus.
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Content: Goa Daily Wage Worker Builds Robot To Feed Daughter With Disability

The Goa State Innovation Council has lauded Bipin Kadam for his innovation, which he has titled 'Maa Robot', and is providing him financial support to work on the machine further and explore its commercial viability.

"I would work for 12 hours without a break," Kadam said. (Representational)

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Pained by his ailing wife not being able to feed their differently-abled daughter, a daily wage worker in Goa having no technical knowledge has built a robot to help the girl have food without anyone's support.

The Goa State Innovation Council has lauded Bipin Kadam for his innovation, which he has titled 'Maa Robot', and is providing him financial support to work on the machine further and explore its commercial viability.

The food is kept on a plate which is part of the robot. It feeds the girl, who cannot move and lift her hands, on a voice command specifying what she wants to eat, like vegetable, dal-rice mix or other items.

Kadam, who is in his 40's and a resident of Bethora village in Ponda taluka of south Goa, has been doing odd jobs as a daily wage worker.

He told PTI that his 14-year-old daughter is differently-abled and cannot eat on her own.

She was entirely dependent on her mother to have her meals.

"About two years back, my wife was bed-ridden. She used to feel sad and cry as she was not able to feed our daughter. I had to come from work to feed our daughter," he said.

Kadam's wife insisted he should do something so that their daughter could have meals on time without being dependent on anyone.

This led Kadam to start a search about a year back for a robot which could feed her.

"There was no such robot available anywhere. So, I decided to design it myself," he said.

Kadam looked for information online to learn the basics of a software.

"I would work for 12 hours without a break and then spend the rest of my time in researching and learning how to make a robot. I researched continuously for four months and then designed this robot. I get energised when I come back from work and see my daughter smiling at me," he said.

The 'Maa Robot' feeds the girl on her voice command, he added.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been promoting an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The same way, I wanted to make my child atmanirbhar (self-reliant) and not dependent on anyone," he said.

Kadam said he wants to make similar robots for other children too. "I want to take this robot across the globe," he said.

The Goa State Innovation Council has lauded the work of Kadam and the state-run body is providing him financial help to fine tune his robot further and also work on exploring a commercial market for the product.

The Council's project director Sudeep Faldesai said Kadam has prepared a scalable product which can help several people who are facing a similar situation.

Mr Faldesai said a price cannot be fixed for this product right now as it is yet to be evaluated commercially.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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A lot of millet: within 2-3 years, the robot dog has a chance to fall below 5000 yuan
2023 / 8 / 18 23: 59: 31 Source ： Phoenix Technology Author ： - Editor ： Wang Miao
On August 18, Phoenix Technology interviewed the vice president of Xiaomi mobile phone department and the general manager of the robot division on the market maturity and technical maturity of the robot dog. He talked to Phoenix Technology about the industry prediction of Xiaomi in the frontier science and technology field of robot dog. He believes that with the maturity of the industrial chain, this kind of products should have a chance to fall below 5000 pieces.
On August 14, Lei Jun released the CyberDog 2 robot dog at the Xiaomi conference. Compared with the Iron Egg 1.0 robot dog released by Xiaomi two years ago, the CyberDog 2 bionic degree is higher than the previous generation, the volume is reduced by 16%, and the weight is reduced by nearly 40%.
On August 16, Xiaomi exhibited the CyberDog 2 robot dog at the World Robot Conference.
Many to Phoenix Technology said that the robot dog this product has been very mature from the perspective of hardware maturity, so we all have a very strong incentive to make it productized.
The product contains both hardware and software, and from the point of view of intelligent maturity, it is very immature, indeed it does not have the ability to do complex action combinations and complex task calls through large languages.
"I believe that in the next two or three years, the direction of in-depth development of the robot dog is to give full play to its hardware capabilities and its ability to use large language calls, and then make the product mature."
He said that from the perspective of the market, the robot dog has been gradually out of the university, and now there are many ordinary people are still interested in this thing, willing to use, but millet's analysis is that there is still a certain gap between the usability and expectations of the robot dog, "so Lei always clearly expressed in the conference, hope that our products are still sold to developers, so that everyone can promote the ecology to accelerate the establishment of ecology."
In terms of trends, many believe that in about 2-3 years, products such as robot dogs will show a trend towards To C, and slowly enter To C consumers, the reason is that the cost of robot dogs is really expensive now, and it needs a process of industrial chain maturity and cost reduction. "Now the cheapest is our friend 9998, the first is not to buy, the second is not to use."
With the maturity of the industrial chain, this kind of products should have the opportunity to fall below 5000 yuan, I believe that if it is below 5000 yuan, plus the intelligent and relatively large improvement, the robot dog may become a high-level toy that plays a role in the company. "
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BOSTON Dynamics' robot dog perfectly recreated Mick Jagger's "Start Me Up" dance is a shocking new clip.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album, the Boston Dynamics team taught their robot dog, Spot, to not only mimic Jagger's moves, but to lip-sync the hit song as well.

The robot dog's moves are surprisingly accurate, as it somehow manages to sway around its stage in a way that's pretty spot on to Jagger's swagger.

Boston Dynamics also trained three other Spot robots to recreate the moves of the other Stones members, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts.

The robotic foursome manages to copy the exact movements from the Stones' 1981 music video.

Boston Dynamics launched operations in 2009 and came out with the Spot Classic robot in 2015.

This is not the first time that the team has taught its robots to bust a move, either.

Previously, the robotics firm taught its models to twist and do the mashed potato to The Contours "Do You Love Me?"

The Spot models aren't just for fun, either, as Boston Dynamics says they are operating in a variety of different roles around the world.

Major companies like Ford and BP have made use of the robots for various tasks.

Currently, the models are not for sale for consumer use, but Boston Dynamics says that they plan to make them available as technology advances.

"Our products are currently designed for industrial and commercial use," the company's website says.

"As our products and technology mature, we believe robot capabilities will continue to increase and costs decrease to the point that we will be able to offer useful and delightful consumer-level products.

"We are as excited as you are about helpful robots in our daily lives, and with the support of our customers, we will get there in the not too distant future."

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iRobot expands its range: The new Roomba j7+ robotic vacuum cleaner comes with obstacle detection navigation so you can avoid everything. In addition, the home robot manufacturer is releasing version 3.0 of its iRobot Genius platform, where customers can use new smart functions for their robots, as iRobot reports.

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With Precisionvision navigation and the iRobot Genius 3.0 platform, Roomba should get smarter every time it’s used. It recognizes cables lying on the ground and can avoid them. He should also stay away from dog feces. “If he’s still driving, iRobot promises as part of the POOP (Official Pet Owner Promise) to exchange Roomba j7+ for free.” In addition, according to iRobot, the vacuum cleaner remembers especially dirty rooms, which you have to go to often.

Mobility and home app

If the robot approaches a wall or piece of furniture, the Precisionvision navigation system helps it. It lowers the speed so that the device can slowly get closer to edges and objects and clean them more gently, as it is also called.

Customers can use the iRobot Home app or voice assistants to choose which rooms the robot should clean. If Roomba has to cross an unspecified obstacle, it automatically sends an image to the app and users can give the bot instructions. In this way, the robot can be trained according to iRobot and gets smarter with each use.

An automatic suction station called “Clean Base” ensures safe emptying. The bag can be filled for up to 60 days before users have to replace it.

iRobot Genius 3.0

With version 3.0, the iRobot Genius platform extends modern AI solutions in the field of home robotics. The platform’s new digital capabilities include:

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  • Cleaning when no one is home: Users can start and stop the bot with their smartphone. According to iRobot, the radius around the house can be determined by determining the location. Depending on whether the smartphone is in or out of bounds, the robot starts or stops cleaning.

  • Improved smart maps and automatic room recognition: By driving several times, the robot recognizes the floor plan of the apartment or house better and better, and thus cuts out the smart map individually. This would ensure smart home mobility, the company promises.

  • Anticipate cleaning times: Users receive an estimate of cleaning time for one or more rooms via the app and are informed of the cleaning process, while iRobot continues. This function is available for “iRobot Imprint Smart Maps”.

  • Low Noise Driving: With a “quiet motor” the robot turns off the suction function when it is not needed.

The iRobotics team is also showing off the j7+ at Home 21 (Source: Netzmedien)

Prices and availability

The Roomba j7 + robot vacuum cleaner with suction station can now be pre-ordered in Switzerland at irobot.ch for 999 francs. The device is also available without the suction station for CHF799 and can now be pre-ordered at irobot.ch.

Incidentally, the Roomba i7+ from iRobot was the vacuum robot that retailers recommended most often for mystery shopping. You can read more about it here.

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Content: New Roomba guarantees to not smear canine poop all around the home

Robotic vacuums are a nice funding for a pet proprietor, since they offer you a helper that may keep on prime of all that filth and pet hair. With a loud motor and plenty of scheduling choices, persons are usually tempted to run the robotic whereas they’re away, however for those who try this, you’d higher be very assured in your pet’s potty coaching. In case you’ve by no means seen what occurs when a robovac encounters Fido’s little accident, think about your self fortunate.

iRobot is out to repair this robovac edge case with the brand new Roomba j7+ Robotic Vacuum. It has a brand new “Genius 3.0” impediment detection system, a brand new entrance digital camera, and a few AI-powered software program. And one of many obstacles it appears to be like out for is poop.

In case you’ve by no means heard of this “poop+Roomba” phenomenon, you undoubtedly should not Google it and click on on the outcomes that pop up, like this one or this or this. To save lots of you some trauma, robo vacs have quite a lot of shifting elements, like wheels and spinning brushes. That is nice for those who’re driving over and selecting up dry filth, but when the robotic encounters a smooth mass of one thing that it could actually grind up, these spinning brushes shortly grow to be paint rollers. Then the robotic drives throughout the home. It is dangerous.

After a narrative of 1 man’s “poopocalypse” went viral in 2016, iRobot commented that it truly sees this case “lots” from Roomba house owners. At the moment, a spokesperson beneficial that house owners not run the robotic unsupervised in the event that they’re nervous about one thing like this, however at the moment the corporate truly ensures the brand new Roomba will not run over pet waste. “This robotic is even backed by the Pet Proprietor Official Promise (P.O.O.P.),” the press launch reads, “the place iRobot will exchange any Roomba j7+ that doesn’t keep away from stable pet waste.” In case your Roomba truly would not keep away from the canine poop, although, needing a brand new robotic vacuum would be the least of your issues.

In addition to the actually gross obstacles, the brand new Roomba can be looking out for charging cords, toys, socks, and different stuff that may find yourself on the ground. The robotic remembers every scan of your home, so it could actually flag new obstacles within the app and ask you the way it ought to deal with them sooner or later. Areas which can be anticipated to be difficult perpetually, just like the underside of a pc desk, could be marked as no-go zones so the little robotic would not get caught. The rooms get labels, so you’ll be able to inform it one thing like “clear the kitchen” by way of the app or a voice assistant (Google and Amazon), and it’ll know the place you need it to go. The brand new “Genius 3.0” choices also can have you ever schedule the robotic to wash when you’re away, utilizing the telephone’s location companies, and present cleansing estimate occasions.

Aside from that, it is a fairly old-school iRobot package deal. In contrast to the dearer “S9” collection, this robotic would not have a “D” form for higher nook cleansing and a wider cleansing path. It is nonetheless a circle with a spinning brush for the corners and stubby little brushes that need to be packed in between the wheels. Twin counter-rotating brushes on the underside deal with filth pickup, and when it is all completed, it docks at an even bigger vacuum and charging station, which cleans out the robotic. Supposedly you do not have to empty the bag for as much as 60 days. The Roomba j7+ is out now for $849.99, which incorporates the dock.

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Smart watches, dictionary pens, companion robots...
Smart technology accompanies children to grow up happily
Tang Fang
June 01, 2023 06: 20 Source: Science and Technology Daily
Today is the "June 1" International Children's Day, I believe that many parents give their children gifts list, there are a lot of smart technology good things.
Today, smart watches, dictionary pens, companion robots and other smart devices are emerging, some of them can share the worry for parents, and some can help children's learning.
So, what are the principles of these technology products and how do they help parents and children?
Smart watch:
Integrate positioning and health monitoring
Now the watch worn by children is mostly a smart watch with a full sense of technology.
A smart watch is a wearable device that combines the functions of a smart phone and a watch, with core functions such as positioning and anti-loss, audio and video calls, and multiple functions such as electronic payment, health monitoring, social chat, photography, and intelligent object recognition.
For example, when in an emergency, parents can know the location of the child through the positioning function of the smart watch; when two children wearing smart watches want each other's contact information, they can add friends through the "touch" function.
"At present, smart watches are not only loved by children, but also provide parents with intelligent and convenient child care tools." Xiang Ligang, director of Zhongguancun Information Consumption Alliance, said that the relevant report said that in China, smart watches are popular among children aged 5 to 12, and every 3 children have a smart watch.
Xiang Ligang introduced that from the hardware point of view, smart watches have processors, memory, display screens, sensors, batteries, wireless communication modules and other components, which are connected to each other through the circuit board to form the entire system.
The software for smart watches includes operating systems and applications.
So, how exactly does the smart watch achieve various functions?
“Smart watches cover indoor and outdoor positioning functions, mainly based on GPS positioning, base station positioning and WiFi positioning, ” said Yan Huaizhi, member of the Information and Communication Technology Commission of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and director of the Institute of Network and Security of Beijing University of Technology.
Science and Technology Daily reporter came to a shopping mall in Beijing to try out a smart watch, in the use of the watch to bind the phone to make a video call, the phone will display the smart watch in the shopping mall floor, the surrounding shops and watch status and other information, you can also see the watch wearer's historical action track.
In addition, Yan Huaizhi said that the smart watch can also use intelligent monitoring algorithms and highly sensitive sensors to monitor the child's body and movement status all day long.
In addition, the smart watch can collect biological data of the wearer at any time, such as heart rate, blood oxygen, blood pressure, non-invasive blood glucose, body temperature, breathing, sleep status, etc., and intelligently analyze various physiological indexes to help the wearer. The corresponding app allows parents to control their children ’ s physical health.
Yan Huaizhi reminded that children's daily use of smart watches should avoid the watch falling, bumping or being hit, to prevent exposure to solvents and liquids such as soapy water.
Second, do not charge the smartwatch in a damp state.
Again, pay attention to the synchronous matching and upgrading of mobile apps and smart watches.
"Children use smart watches, may have dependence." Xiang Ligang reminded that parents should advise their children not to operate smart watches during class; in addition, children should be advised to use the electronic payment function of smart watches carefully to avoid misoperation to recharge the game.
Dictionary pen, translation pen:
Put the big dictionary in the pen.
A small dictionary pen can "load" a heavy Chinese and English dictionary.
The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, convenient operation, etc.
Some dictionary pens also have a "new word book" function, which can automatically store new words that the user does not know, and then import them into the mobile app for the user to learn and remember.
“The dictionary pen uses infrared scanning technology, which first takes multiple pictures per second through the camera component of the pen head, and then splices and corrects the small pictures, and then uses optical text recognition technology (OCR) to identify them, ” Xiang explained.
In daily life, there are many scenarios for using OCR technology.
For example, the mobile app scans business cards and identity cards, and recognizes the information in them; the car enters the parking lot and the toll booth without manual registration, and automatically recognizes the license plate.
Yan Huaizhi introduced that it has been more than ten years since the first domestic dictionary pen was launched in 2011. "In the future, there are two main directions for the development of dictionary pens: one is to improve the speed and accuracy of text recognition, and the other is to enhance the accuracy of language translation." He said.
It is understood that the new generation of dictionary pen not only has the traditional optical text recognition function, but also is equipped with a laser-assisted positioning camera, which can realize functions such as sharing, editing and printing.
In addition to dictionary pens, there are also translation pens, which help children learn foreign languages.
The translation pen can not only explain the meaning of a single word, but also translate sentences and chapters (written or spoken), and the translation results are closer to natural language.
Some translation pens are also equipped with speakers and display screens, which can output the translation results in real time in the form of text or sound.
The translation pen consists of a scanning head, an identification engine and translation software.
On the basis of OCR technology, the translation pen can also use TTS translation technology, that is, "from text to speech" technology, with the support of the built-in chip, through the design of neural networks, and artificial intelligence large model training, the text is intelligently converted into natural speech flow.
In addition, in order to prevent children from relying too much on translation pens in foreign language learning, some translation pens have now added the "child lock" function.
When this function is turned on, the translation pen will turn off the whole sentence translation function to prevent the child from thinking about the whole translation when doing homework, and develop the habit of relying too much on such tools.
Companion robot:
They are both “playmates ” and“ tutors. ”
The companion robot can walk and move, known as the "talking encyclopedia", can easily answer "100,000 why", is a robot "tutor", can take children to learn language, English and programming.
"Companion robot positioning is a companion, it is not the child 's teacher, nor the child' s parents, but the child 's anthropomorphic' companion '." Yan Huaizhi said that such robots can achieve companionship through mechanical transmission, artificial intelligence, face recognition and other key technologies.
Yan Huaizhi said that at present, with the support of ever-changing artificial intelligence technology, company-type robots are continuously improving action, language, and even can provide personalized expression with emotions.
In addition, the basic functions of the robot such as face recognition, human body tracking, intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic charging, and temperature and humidity sensing are also continuously upgraded.
In terms of interaction, the accompanying robot can achieve functions such as photographing, storytelling, game interaction, voice interaction, picture book reading, content on demand, and two-way video calls.
For example, if you put a picture book in front of a robot, it can recognize the cover and then turn the page as the user reads the book.
However, in Xiang Ligang's view, the accompanying robot is still in the initial stage, and can only complete simple play, accompany learning or Q & A communication tasks.
In general, the product cost is not high, far from reaching a wide range of popularity, but also can not meet the needs of more personalized.
In addition, Yan Huaizhi said that there are potential risks in allowing robots to accompany children in the long term.
“No matter how advanced the intelligent robot, it will never replace the company of real people, especially parents. ” Yan Huaizhi reminded that the excessive use of similar products should be avoided, otherwise it may cause a certain degree of negative impact on children ’ s language, emotional and interpersonal development.
Smart baby care device:
Protect children with wireless technology
In the traditional baby care scene, the caregiver needs to always pay attention to whether the baby is crying, vomiting, being covered by clothing, and falling out of bed … These problems always involve the caregiver ’ s energy.
With the transformation of parenting mode to scientific and refined direction, intelligent baby care device came into being.
The shape of many intelligent baby care devices is relatively "dull" - there is a "big head", in fact, this "big head" is a smart camera, placed in the baby's room, can monitor the baby's face, breathing, crying and so on.
When it "detects" the abnormality, it will give an early warning in time, and the caregiver can "see" their every move even if he can't stay with the baby at all times.
"Smart baby care device is like a parent 's' thousand-mile eye 'and' wind ear '." Yan Huaizhi said that intelligent baby care device is essentially a wireless home safety protection system, mainly composed of the care end and the display end.
The utility model uses the wireless network technology to scan regularly, and carries out image recognition to the baby's expression, movement, etc.
When it uses artificial intelligence technology to identify and evaluate the baby in a crying state, it will play soothing music to placate and send an early warning to the display end of the caregiver.
It is worth mentioning that the intelligent baby care device has an electronic fence function, and the user can set the child's range of activities, that is, set up a virtual electronic fence through ultrasonic radar.
When the child ’ s activity area exceeds this range, the caregiver issues an alert.
In addition, the user can also set the babysitting area, and a part of the babysitting device outside the area can not be photographed, thereby effectively protecting personal privacy.
Of course, parents can not regard the intelligent baby care device as a "universal artifact."
Yan Huaizhi reminded that the accompaniment of parents can not be replaced by any intelligent product.
In addition, manufacturers need to pay attention to privacy protection issues, take further measures in product functions, and better protect the privacy of infants and caregivers.
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[Ming Pao News] The cover story of this issue continues to explore robots, but it is not the chatbot ChatGPT, but an artificial intelligence (AI) social robot dedicated to training children with autism spectrum disorder (hereinafter referred to as autism).
Frankly speaking, the use of robots for teaching is not new. In the early years, the market has introduced AI robots to help children learn English, but everyone knows that they are mostly gimmick, purely to attract the eyes of children.
Therefore, when knowing that the team of the Department of Educational Psychology at CUHK used AI social robots to intervene in the autism treatment plan, the same thoughts flashed through the reporter ’ s mind.
Professor Su Yongzhi, the project leader, admitted that in addition to the reporter's doubts, users including schools and parents, the first sentence of many heads said.. "I don't want my son (student) to look like a robot!", "Why should I use a robot, not a human?" is the biggest challenge of the team to promote the treatment plan.
However, she explained that the plan has consulted a lot of literature, and there is research evidence that "we use robots not for gimmick, nor for technology, but to respect their (autistic patients) special needs."
Social situations often rely on key words to respond to.
Su Yongzhi is based on the characteristics of children with autism who do not like to communicate with people, so he advocates using robots as small teachers to encourage children to practice social communication skills with robots and imitate the robot ’ s response.
The reporter asked her if she was worried that her child would recite the robot ’ s lines verbatim in daily communication like a parrot? She laughed. “If they could imitate the robot ’ s dialogue 100%, I would be happy, but in fact it is not. ” Words, such as small talk about food topics, you can ask each other..." where to eat "," what to eat "and so on.
But she admitted that the social situation is changing, and the robot can not be completely covered, hoping that the child can listen more and say more, by focusing on words, to give the outside world some response.
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Even human emotions have been affected by the innovations of artificial intelligence, the surprise this time is an "emotional thermometer" capable of analyzing human emotions!
Anthony Perzo, chief technology officer at the French company behind the device, said: “The Emobot, which looks like a small statue, constantly monitors emotional emotions thanks to its camera and microphones.
The device is used to monitor positive emotions such as happiness, love and any possible psychological disorders in older adults, such as depression or anxiety.
The robot, which can be placed on any piece of furniture in the house, spends its day monitoring the person's facial expressions, movements and tone of voice to monitor any major changes that may occur in his behavior, thus avoiding hospitalization in an emergency.
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Content: Zoinks Scoob! Boston Dynamics Spot Robot Dog Just Learned To Talk With ChatGPT

A dog is man's best friend, or in the case of Boston Dynamic's robot dog Spot, everyone's best tour guide. The company utilized ChatGPT to create multiple personalities for Spot that uses a Virtual Question Answering (VQA) model or captioning model to describe various objects in the environment, and then elaborate on those descriptions using a Large Language Model (LLM), and more.

It is no secret that many tech companies are looking for more ways to use AI to enhance products. In the case of Boston Dynamics, the company looked toward generative AI and explored how LLMs work and how they might impact robotics development. During the research phase, the company put together some proof-of-concept demos using Foundational Models for robotics applications and expanded on them during an internal hackathon. One demo that shined a bit brighter than others was a demo using Foundation Models (FMs) that utilized Spot as an autonomy tool.

Along with being able to identify objects in its environment and elaborate on them, Spot is also capable of fielding questions and planning what actions it should take next. Boston Dynamics describes the LLM as being like an improv actor, with the LLM providing broad strokes script and the LLM filling in the blanks on the fly.

The team understood that the LLM is infamous for hallucinating and adding plausible-sounding details without fact-checking. However, in the case of Spot, the tour guide, the team wasn't worried about factual accuracy. The aim was for the robot dog to be entertaining, interactive, and nuanced.

Spot's conversation skills were made possible by the usage of OpenAI ChatGPT API, beginning with GPT-3.5, before upgrading to GPT-4 once available. The robot dog's conversation skills are controlled through what the company describes as "careful prompt engineering." The LLM Spot utilizes has access to the company's autonomy SK, a map of the tour site with 1-line descriptions of each location, and the ability to ask questions and say phrases.

To make Spot interact with its audience and environment, the team integrated VQA and speech-to-text software. It then fed the robot's gripper camera and front body camera into BLIP-2, and then ran it either in visual question-answering mode or image captioning mode. The process runs about once a second, with results being fed directly into the prompt.

The process was not without its surprises, or Ruh Roh moments. One example was when Spot was asked, "Who is Marc Raibert?," and it responded, "I don't know. Let's go to the IT help desk and ask!" For context, Raibert is the Executive Director of the Boston Dynamics AI Institute and former CEO of Boston Dynamics. Another example was when someone asked Spot who its parents were. The robot went to the "old Spots" where Spot V1 and Big Dog are displayed and answered that they were its "elders."

The team was also surprised at how well Spot was able to stay in any one of the characters it had given the robot. One personality was that of a teenager, while another was that of a Shakespearian time traveler. One personality in particular seemed to work very well, that of a sarcastic character named Josh.

Boston Dynamics is excited at the possibilities AI will bring to the world of robotics. It believes that the kind of skill that would enable robots to perform better when working with and around people while utilizing AI is not that far off. Who knows, someone's next tour of a museum may be guided by Spot.