Robots Rise to the Challenge of Elder Care

With massive improvements in healthcare and lifestyle in the last century, people are living longer. While longevity is an important achievement of modern-day, it does present challenges in terms of caring for an increasingly elderly population.

he issue of elder care is one of supply and demand. As the elder population increases in numbers, the number of caregivers is not correspondingly increasing. One solution to this supply and demand issue is the development and adoption of elder care robots.

Helping Hands from G Robotics

GREENS INTERNATIONAL GROUP has been in the hospitality industry for more than ten years and G Robotics was formed to exclusively sell Premium Delivery Robots designed and manufactured by Pudu Robotics.

Premium delivery robots can assist staff with carrying and serving food and drinks. Robots can transport multiple meals from the kitchen to the communal dining room tables or retirement facility café for the residents to enjoy. The robots can also be programmed to carry multiple meals to multiple individual rooms.

BellaBot’s cheery voice message informs the resident which tray has their meal, along with blue lights luminated to identify the correct tray. The tray sensor and adjustable timer setting signals BellaBot when to move on to the next resident’s room.

KettyBot is very welcoming and loves to escort visitors or residents to the correct location within the village venue. KettyBot is simple to use with AI voice and touch screen instructions to select a destination. Promote events or meals on the large digital screen on the front of KettyBot. Video clips and images can be uploaded, and voice messages can be customised. Ketty can also deliver meals seamlessly to set locations.

Holabot gets the clearing up job done pronto. A waterproof semi enclosed cabin with four heavy duty trays can carry up to 60kgs of dirty dishes to the dishwasher. Staff are freed up to move on to the next task while HolaBot does the heavy lifting.

PuduBot is reassuring with the add-on door accessory, creating a fully enclosed cabin to secure items when necessary. More Time for What’s Important

Premium Delivery automated robots’ load-carrying capacity saves staff from repetitive leg work, creating more time to focus on complex skilled tasks and residents’ key needs.

“BellaBot is an asset to any facility, an uplifting assistant ready to cheer up residents with her cat-like features that can react to human touch,” explained Jennie Ryken, business development manager at G Robotics.

“BellaBot has multiple music settings, delivery modes, and a birthday mode to enhance special occasions and staff can switch settings to Cruise Mode for serving at functions. Residents enjoy future technology assisting staff in an unintimidating setting. Residents benefit from staff having more time to engage with them and attend to their other needs.” Plus, Pudu robots are always ready to work with the long battery life meaning no sick days, leave or stress for these helpers. The Future is Here

Ryken explained that there are many robotic prototypes being developed and released. Pudu Robotics’ talented Research & Development team create cutting edge innovative robots designed to complement human interaction.

Pudu robots increase productivity and provide cover for the Aged Care workforce shortages, receiving software updates remotely to improve their features and usability, and the team are available for round-the-clock support.

“Nothing beats a phone call and chat with our experienced team, we are here to ensure we sell the right robot for the right location,” said Ryken.

Contact G Robotics friendly team today to discuss a robot trial at your Aged Care village. Simply scan the QR Code, call 0800 087 700 or visit www.GRobotics.co.nz