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A two-armed robot is being designed to help people get dressed for those needing assistance.
This could free up time for caregivers to concentrate on companionship and providing individual care.
More effective and comfortable than the current one-armed machines.
The two-armed robot would mimic a caregiver's motions, like holding a hand while dressing.
Robotics will have their place and “we must also acknowledge that robots can never replace relationship-based care which relies on human contact and connection” - Martin Green, Care England
Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: “It’s not just that the technology needs to develop further, it’s also that it has to be manufactured in a way that keeps down the cost."
Researchers by University of York in collaboration with Delft University of Technology.
