新华社北京11月24日电 题：告别"失能的尴尬"，看智慧康养新升级 这款智能护理机器人专注解决失能群体排便的护理难题。它嵌入在护理床上，感应到第一滴尿液，设备即自动启动，温水冲洗、暖风烘干， 全程无需任何人工介入。这既能有效降低护理工作强度，也能帮助被护理者告别"失能的尴尬"。 刘奶奶在陕西某护理院使用二便智能护理机器人。（受访者供图） 同样的变化，正在全国多地发生。在四川成都的护理院，一直照顾帕金森病晚期患者储奶奶的护工说："以前清理时，她总不好意思地把头扭 过去。用了机器人以后，老人家话都多了起来。" 科技创新的温度，藏在对人的尊重与关怀里。 谈及设计初心，江苏俏院长科技服务有限公司总经理施东说："让每个失能老人生活得更体面，这就是我们的目标。" 老龄化浪潮下，护理难题早已不是家事，而是社会大事。数据显示，我国失能、半失能老人超4000万。 为让更多失能老人能够享受有尊严、有质量的晚年生活照护，长期护理保险正在全国范围试点并推广，这也给护理行业带来了新机遇。 新华社记者彭韵佳、刘祯 在陕西渭南一家护理院，80多岁的刘奶奶因骨骼肌肉疾病完全失能，每天的护理工作既耗体力又考验耐心。 "以前守着刘奶奶，一天里大 ...

Group 1 - The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially released an international standard for elderly care robots, led by China, providing benchmarks for design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of various elderly care robot products [1] - A senior industry insider predicts that companion elderly care robots will enter households in about three years, while robots capable of providing care services like professional caregivers for disabled and semi-disabled elderly individuals are expected to be available in about five years [1] - The application of exoskeleton robots is gradually expanding from industrial settings to elderly care, assisting caregivers in moving elderly individuals and aiding rehabilitation for stroke patients [1] Group 2 - The development of elderly care robots faces challenges such as high costs and insufficient supporting services, with a major obstacle being the inability to accurately address pain points in product design [1][2] - Many smart elderly care products are developed without a clear understanding of user needs, often resulting in products that do not effectively solve the problems faced by elderly users [2] - The current elderly care model in China is characterized by 90% of elderly individuals receiving care at home, 7% supported by community services, and 3% residing in care institutions, indicating that human caregivers remain essential [2] Group 3 - The future of elderly care robots relies on focusing on industry pain points and integrating a "user-first" philosophy throughout the research, manufacturing, and sales processes to ensure the industry evolves from merely existing to thriving [3]

Core Viewpoint - The international standard for elderly care robots, led by China, was released in February, focusing on enhancing the functionality and performance of these robots to improve the quality of life for the elderly population [1]. Group 1: Standard Requirements - The standard addresses the needs and characteristics of elderly users in daily life and health care, categorizing the functions and performance of elderly care robots [1]. - It includes general requirements such as usability, reliability, accessibility, energy consumption, and noise, along with specific technical requirements for health monitoring, communication support, and mobility assistance [1][2]. Group 2: Technological Support - Advanced sensors are identified as core components of elderly care robots, including visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory sensors, which enable real-time monitoring and response to the elderly's needs [2]. - Navigation and obstacle avoidance technologies, utilizing laser radar and ultrasonic sensors, are crucial for the autonomous movement of these robots [2]. Group 3: Automation and Functionality - Elderly care robots can perform automated care functions, such as bathing and feeding, tailored to the needs of elderly individuals with mobility challenges [3]. - They also serve as tools for information access and entertainment, providing news, weather updates, and educational content to enrich the lives of the elderly [3]. Group 4: Market Development and Challenges - The establishment of the standard is expected to provide a unified framework for the elderly care robot industry, enhancing product quality and consumer trust, thereby expanding market demand [3]. - Future efforts will focus on overcoming challenges related to cost, compatibility, and engineering to achieve high-quality development and self-sufficiency in the elderly care robot industry [4].