Technology for independent life - Lessons learned from world s largest test-bed for technologies for independent life

2^nd World Congress on Automation and Robotics

June 13-15, 2016 Philadelphia, USA

Adam Hagman

Robotdalen, Sweden

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Adv Robot Autom

Abstract :

The human race has always relied on technology to overcome major challenges. Many believe that technology will help us with the coming demographic challenge. Governments and EU are plunging billions into development of robotic devices that will take care of our future seniors. Japan is working with humanoids and androids. But are we on the right track? What the users say today? The elderly care industry has so far shown great scepticism to robotic solutions. Why? What are the differences between Europe Asia and US? What about the ethics? This presentation will answer these questions and highlight important aspects that should not be forgotten when we develop and implement robotic technologies for this industry. Robotdalen is an initiative financed by the Swedish Government and European Union that focuses on development, implementation and commercial success of robotic innovations for the health- and elderly care.

Biography :

Email: adam.hagman@robotdalen.se