Presentation
Robotics and AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Aging Populations
DescriptionWorld population trends project the doubling of the aging population in the next 30 years. This puts a burden on current social, economic, and healthcare systems and poses concerns for these systems to support the aging population. Thankfully, technological advances in robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) provide the potential to alleviate many of these issues with their ability to augment Activities of Daily Living (ADL), transportation and medical support. In addition to their potential, the use of robotics and AI pose numerous challenges and concerns that researchers and healthcare practitioners must consider (e.g., ethical concerns and resource allocation). Greater understanding of these areas will facilitate research and benefit the aging population. In this panel, we bring together experts in this area to highlight what is known in the field of aging, robotics, and AI, and to point to areas of growth and needed research.
Event Type
Discussion Panel
TimeFriday, October 17th9:30am - 11am CDT
LocationGrand Hall M/N
Age and Ability