An Overview of Assistive Robotics and Technologies for Elderly Care

Population ageing is already having an impact on societies. This study briefly reviews associated technologies employed within the framework of elderly care, namely: robotic nursing, ambient assisted living and assistive robotics. Their current status is considered together with their potential and the associated implementation challenges.

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