Elderly Care AI Robot Korea and Japan Cases and Prospects

This study found that as the aging phenomenon intensifies worldwide, various policies regarding care services incorporating artificial intelligence are attracting attention in Korea as well. Accordingly, the purpose of the study is to understand the current status of AI care robots in Korea and Japan and analyze the development prospects. As a research method, previous research was reviewed and the study was conducted based on data from Korea and Japan. First, with the prospect of AI care robots, daily life safety support is being strengthened to eliminate blind spots in elderly care. Second, service functions are evolving based on emotions, moving away from the existing language and emotional support. Third, it is meeting medical needs in nursing homes and medical facilities and evolving into treatment and nursing services. Fourth, AI robots are developing that can improve the physical functions of the elderly. Fifth, the development of companion services for seniors with weakened cognitive functions is also being developed. Additionally, in a super-aging society, care AI robots are expected to develop more rapidly and provide a variety of services for the elderly.