An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
TL;DR
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human element Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast “You’ll never get rid of humans,” Prof Wendy Moyle says, during a discussion about robots and other technology in aged care and residential homes. Then, a beat later, she adds: “Well, I don’t think we’ll get rid of humans. ” Continue reading...
Nauti's Take
Companion robots and virtual experiences can genuinely ease the burden in aged care and help fight loneliness – real potential. The risk: tech must never replace human warmth, or care turns into cold automation.
Nauti sees AI here as support for overstretched care teams, not a cheap substitute for real presence.
Summary
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human element Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast “You’ll never get rid of humans,” Prof Wendy Moyle says, during a discussion about robots and other technology in aged care and residential homes. Then, a beat later, she adds: “Well, I don’t think we’ll get rid of humans.
” Continue reading...
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