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For the elderly who are lonely, robots offer companionship

May 29, 20181 min read
Imani Moise
Mabu and other digital helpers can provide elderly people with health reminders and relay health information back to care providers. Photo: Catalia Health

Twice a day a little robot in Rayfield Byrd’s living room lights up and asks him a very personal question: “Have you taken your medication?”


For the past few weeks, Mr. Byrd, a 67-year-old retired transit worker who lives alone in Oakland, Calif., has been able to proudly answer “yes.”



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