Smart robots
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Robots for Elder Care: Pilot Program Launches in China
China launched a pilot program (2025-2027) for smart elderly care robots, jointly announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The program targets home, community, and institutional care, focusing on assistive robots, companionship, and health promotion. It emphasizes standardized frameworks, rigorous testing, and collaborative R&D to improve safety and usability, with outcomes showcased to promote robotic elder care solutions for the aging population.