Publication/Creation Date

October 22 2022

Creators/Contributors

Jewish General Hospital (creator)
Paola Lavin (contributor)
Résidence Pearl & Theo (contributor)
Theodora Montoute (contributor)
Frances Greenberg (contributor)
Awakening Health Ltd. (contributor)

Description

Grace the humanoid robot is being used as part of a study carried out by Montreal's Jewish General Hospital in order to help alleviate seniors' isolation. 

As part of a study conducted by Montreal's Jewish General Hospital, Grace the humanoid robot is being used to help alleviate seniors' isolation in the long-term care facility Résidence Pearl & Theo. Theodora Montoute, co-owner of the residence, explains that since caregivers are busy all day and residents are not, Grace would be able to help address this gap.

Dr. Paola Lavin from the Jewish General Hospital explains that healthcare workers and staff are currently "overburdened with so many different clinical duties and physical support, that Grace could be an addition". 

Augments

Communicating, Socializing, Talking, Aging, Connecting

Technology Keywords

Robotics, Humanoid Robots, Social Robots, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Keywords

Seniors, Aging, Long-Term Care, Caregivers , Loneliness, Social Interaction, Communication, Work, Hospitals, Health, Research

Marketing Keywords

Grace, Awakening Health Ltd.

Source

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2087939651989