“机器人养老”有望？广东开展2年期智能养老服务机器人试点

Core Viewpoint - The application of artificial intelligence and robotics in elderly care is gaining attention due to the increasing aging population and concerns about retirement solutions [1] Group 1: Policy and Initiatives - Guangdong Province has announced a call for applications for intelligent elderly care service robot pilot projects, with a submission deadline of June 30 [1][3] - The pilot program is based on a notification from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, aimed at promoting the development of smart elderly care through robotics from 2025 to 2027 [3] Group 2: Project Requirements - The pilot projects will focus on three types of elderly care services: home, community, and institutional, addressing needs such as care for the disabled, emotional companionship, health promotion, and daily living assistance [3][4] - Home care service robots must complete application validation in at least 200 households and deploy no fewer than 200 units, while community and institutional robots must validate in at least 20 communities or institutions and deploy no fewer than 20 units [3][4] Group 3: Robot Types and Applications - The pilot projects will involve various robot types, including outdoor mobility assistance robots, transfer robots, smart bedside toilets, emotional companionship robots, medication and meal reminders, customized meal preparation robots, and household service robots [4] Group 4: Standards and Evaluation - The notification emphasizes the need to develop standards and evaluation systems for intelligent elderly care service robots, focusing on safety, reliability, and suitability for elderly users [6] - Pilot units are required to complete their tasks within two years of being selected, with evaluations conducted by experts post-completion [6]