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Building Assistive Robots to Help People Live Independently
Engineers and researchers are developing assistive robots designed to help people, particularly older adults and those with disabilities, manage daily tasks and live independently at home. The field focuses on practical capabilities such as mobility support, object handling, and household assistance, and it is drawing growing attention as populations age and demand for in-home care outstrips the supply of human caregivers.
Why now: Assistive robotics is a fast-moving field with clear social relevance as aging populations increase demand for independent-living technology.
IEEE Spectrumassistive robotics researchers
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- Building Assistive Robots to Help People Live Independently · IEEE Spectrum
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