Goheung county gives Hyodol robots to isolated older residents

Goheung county in South Jeolla said it would distribute 50 Hyodol companion robots to older people living alone who already receive tailored care, prioritising those with depression or social withdrawal. The dolls keep users company through the day, remind them about medication and schedules, and run singing, quiz and other activities. They are tied to a 24-hour emergency system that can call for help if no movement is detected, and carers get a monitoring app. It is another example of Korean local authorities building social robots into welfare services.

Source: The Asia Business Daily