Researchers say AI robot could improve senior citizens' lives

WBUR

Published July 3, 2025 at 5:44 AM HST

Artificial intelligence companies are pushing increasingly lifelike ways to interact with their technology. Researchers in Denver say they have an AI-powered robot that can really improve senior citizens’ quality of life.

Colorado Public Radio’s Andrea Dukakis reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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