The Role of Social Robotics in Elderly Care

Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Social robotics is revolutionizing elderly care by providing continuous assistance, enhancing the quality of life, and alleviating the burden on caregivers. These robots are designed to help the elderly with daily activities, monitor their health, and offer psychological support. This paper explores the commercialization of elderly homes through social robots, the impact of assistive robotics in elderly care, and the psychological effects of long-term robot interaction. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities in implementing social robotics, design considerations for elderly care robots, and their impact on elderly well-being. The ethical and legal implications of integrating social robots into elderly care are also discussed. The findings suggest that social robots can significantly contribute to longer, healthier lives for the elderly while reducing care costs and promoting economic growth.

Keywords: Social robotics, elderly care, assistive robotics, health monitoring, psychological support

CITATION: Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir. The Role of Social Robotics in Elderly Care. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science. 2024 3(1):31-34