This robot is equipped with blood pressure and pulse monitoring devices to track the health conditions of the elderly. It connects to the Internet and can read online newspaper to help the elderly with poor eyesight to stay close to the social pulse.
It consists of vital sign measuring devices used to monitor the health conditions of the elderly. Related data becomes the health indicator of the elderly for self- monitoring. Caregivers and health professionals can also review the data to formulate health management plan for better caretaking.
Reading newspaper is one of the channels for the elderly to keep pace with the society. However, some of the elderly is suffering from deterioration of physiological functioning. It is a difficult task for them to read newspaper.
This robot reads out online news stories to the elderly. Elderly staying at home can connect with the social pulse and maintain their living momentum.