“南京造”机器人入选国家级养老机器人试点!能轻扶起身、能趣味聊天

Core Viewpoint - The project "Research and Application of Intelligent Companion Robots" led by Jiangsu Jicui Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Research Institute has been selected as a national pilot project for elderly care robots, marking it as the only project from Nanjing to be included [1][5]. Group 1: Project Details - The project is part of a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, aimed at developing intelligent elderly care service robots, with a pilot period from 2025 to 2027 [5]. - A total of 32 projects nationwide have been selected for this initiative, with Jicui's project falling under the emotional companionship category [5]. Group 2: Technical Features - The intelligent companion robot features a semi-humanoid wheeled chassis design, ensuring both an approachable appearance and operational stability [7]. - Equipped with a professional-grade health monitoring system, the robot can provide real-time health status updates and issue alerts in case of emergencies [7]. - The robot incorporates various entertainment modules, allowing it to engage in activities such as singing, dancing, and storytelling, enhancing the emotional connection with elderly users [7]. Group 3: Operational Capabilities - Utilizing a low-cost remote operation platform combined with multimodal sensors, the robot can observe and mimic the actions of caregivers, enabling it to perform tasks like medication assistance and gentle lifting [9]. - The robot is designed to monitor the elderly's gait and activity patterns over time, predicting fall risks and providing proactive support [9]. - It can dynamically adjust its interaction based on the emotional feedback from the elderly, such as voice tone and facial expressions, ensuring a more personalized companionship experience [9].