Innovative Two-Armed Dressing Robot Developed to Aid in Social Care

The new robot, designed to mimic the actions of care workers, aims to improve comfort and efficiency in dressing tasks for the elderly and disabled.

Scientists have developed a two-armed robot capable of mimicking the actions of care workers, designed to assist individuals with dressing.
The robot, developed by Dr. Jihong Zhu and his team at the University of York, uses AI to learn from human movements, aiming to reduce discomfort and free up care workers for other tasks.
The technology has been tested in the laboratory, with further research planned to ensure its safety and acceptance by those in need.
Collaboration with researchers from Delft University of Technology and funding from the Honda Research Institute Europe supported the project.
Experts and organizations emphasize that while robotics can aid in care, they cannot replace the essential human element of relationship-based care.