“电子孙子”、“爬山搭子”，一大波养老机器人来袭

Group 1: Event Overview - The "2025 Shanghai Elderly Expo" was held from June 11 to 13, focusing on the theme "Technology Empowering Silver-haired Life" with six major exhibition areas [1] - The expo featured nearly 500 companies from 16 countries and regions, covering an exhibition area of 50,000 square meters [1] - The total attendance reached nearly 80,000, marking a nearly 40% increase from the previous year, setting a historical record [1] Group 2: Emerging Technologies in Elderly Care - The expo showcased various "black technologies" in elderly care, including rehabilitation robots, nursing robots, and companion robots, which are the three main categories of elderly care robots currently on the market [2] - According to a report, the market size for elderly care robots in China is expected to reach approximately 7.9 billion yuan in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate of around 15%, potentially reaching 15.9 billion yuan by 2029 [2] - A smart elderly care robot was presented, designed to ensure home safety, provide companionship, and facilitate communication between elderly individuals and their children [2] Group 3: Specific Innovations and Applications - A humanoid robot showcased by MediTech focuses on elderly care, capable of performing simple tasks and simulating the voice of children to provide companionship [3] - CloTlab introduced a desktop companion robot that can recognize emotions and aims to replicate the voice of grandchildren, enhancing emotional support for the elderly [3] - Exoskeleton robots are gaining popularity in rehabilitation, with companies like Aibu Technology and Youlong Robotics presenting products aimed at assisting elderly individuals with mobility issues [4][5] Group 4: Government Support and Policy - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a notice to promote intelligent elderly care service robots, focusing on various application scenarios such as home, community, and institutional care [6] - The initiative aims to address user pain points in existing products, enhancing safety, reliability, usability, and service capabilities through practical application trials [6]