TechWhy Humanoid Robots Might Be the Future of Elder Care

The US spends about $400 billion annually on long-term care, while only four formal caregivers are available for every 100 people over 65. Humanoid robots such as Andromeda’s Abi, designed to offer emotional companionship to dementia patients, are an early effort to ease the strain. Experts debate whether robots can truly address the elder-care crisis or whether the technology remains limited.