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Bots of care. Can robots ease the elder care challenge?

Chris McMillan
Apr 19
1 min read

China Daily

17th April 2025

Bots of care. Can robots ease the elder care challenge?

Editor: huaxia

“I'm going out." "Alright, I'll walk you to the door. Don't forget your phone and keys."

It may sound like a typical exchange between family members, but it's not. This is Liu Xian, a 68-year-old retired teacher in Beijing, talking to her new companion, Xiao Li, a smart robot designed to assist the elderly.

Since Xiao Li entered Liu's home, her life has been transformed. The robot reminds her to take medication, chats with her, helps locate misplaced items, and even serves as a safeguard in case of a fall. What were once long hours of solitude are now filled with companionship and reassurance.

https://english.news.cn/20250417/6d4d8d3700644ba89a492f80850e01e4/c.html

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