AI and Robotics for Human Well-being.pptx
- 1. AI and Robotics for Human Well-being Explore how AI and robotics are revolutionizing health, care, and daily life, enhancing independence, safety, and emotional support in diverse environments.
- 2. Healthcare and Rehabilitation Applications Stroke Rehabilitation Robots aid stroke patients with targeted speech therapy, specifically for aphasia, improving recovery outcomes. Cancer Care Enhancement Robotic companions facilitate communication and emotional support, significantly improving the patient experience. Precision Medicine Robotic surgery and digital pathology increase precision, reducing human error and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Elderly Care & Monitoring Robots assist in daily tasks and monitor vital signs, promoting independence and safety for the elderly.
- 3. Mental Health and Behavioural Support AI and robots are increasingly deployed to provide scalable mental health interventions, addressing the growing demand for support. Social robots like NAO and QTrobot are specifically designed for autism therapy, showing remarkable engagement rates. AI automates complex data analysis, enabling highly personalized treatment plans. Furthermore, robots offer crucial companionship, combating loneliness in various care settings.
- 4. Social Care and Assisted Living Enhanced Independence Robotics empower individuals to live independently at home, fostering greater autonomy. Daily Task Assistance Robots seamlessly assist with routine tasks, from managing calls to controlling lights, doors, and entertainment systems. Therapist Training Responsive robots are used to train occupational therapists, providing realistic and dynamic practice scenarios.
- 5. Child Development Robots are proving invaluable in supporting emotional regulation and social skill development in children. Over 12,500 studies highlight their effectiveness in improving children's social interactions. Robots like Milo can engage autistic children at an impressive 87.5% engagement rate, compared to 2-3% with human therapists, making them critical tools amid clinician shortages.
- 6. Safety, Rescue, and Exploration Preservation & Patrols Robot dog Spot ensures safety and preservation by patrolling sensitive historical sites like Pompeii. Lunar Base Construction Multifunctional robots are being designed for the challenging task of constructing lunar bases. Hazardous Environments Robots perform dangerous tasks, reaching areas inaccessible or too risky for human intervention. Growing Job Sector Robotics engineering is projected to be among the fastest-growing job sectors by 2025.
- 7. Ethical Considerations and Challenges Privacy & Data Security Balancing technological benefits with the imperative to protect user privacy and sensitive data remains crucial. Autonomy & Control Addressing the complex ethical questions surrounding AI use in mental health and maintaining human autonomy. Augmentation vs. Replacement Ensuring that robots augment, rather than replace, the invaluable human element in care provision. Relations AI - Human The critical need for interdisciplinary research to understand and foster healthy human-AI relationships.
- 8. Conclusion: Future of AI and Robotics for Well- being Transforming Lives, Responsibly AI and robotics are already demonstrating measurable positive impacts on human lives, with immense potential to revolutionize healthcare, social care, and education. Continued innovation is vital to address ethical and practical gaps. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to ensure a responsible, human-centered technological future.