
AI Companion Robots Are Seen as a Potential Solution for Loneliness Among Older Adults
In response to the growing epidemic of loneliness, researchers have developed Melody, a life-size humanoid robot designed to provide companionship, encourage social interaction and foster deeper human connections. Priced at $175,000, Melody features extremely realistic physical characteristics and movements. Research from Duke and Cornell universities (Aukland) indicates that, amid increasing social isolation, companion robots are […]