McKnight’s Senior Living November 13, 2023
Aaron Dorman

In long-term care settings, artificial intelligence applications such as ChatGPT and physical robots have been introduced separately.

At least one new robot model, however, merges both technologies in a way designed to help create a more dynamic companion for residents.

The robot Abi, created by a startup Andromeda Robotics in Sydney, Australia, uses ChatGPT and possesses various capabilities, including telling jokes, blowing bubbles and leading tai chi, a new report says.

The latest Abi model is part of a trial study with 40 long-term care communities in Australia, which is also facing a nationwide staffing shortage.

The most novel capability of Abi appears to be its ability to personalize interactions with residents, remembering their names and past conversations,...

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