The Impact of Robotics on Elderly Care: A Focus on Assistive Technologies and Patient Mobility

With an aging global population, the need for innovative solutions in elderly care is more critical than ever. Robotics offers significant potential to improve mobility, enhance independence, and reduce the physical burden on caregivers. This paper explores the design, development, challenges, and impact of robotic technologies for elderly care, with a specific focus on assistive devices aimed at improving patient mobility. Key examples of exoskeletons, robotic canes, and mobility aids are discussed, alongside their market adoption, evolution, and impact. Through a deeper understanding of the formulation, design, and challenges, this paper highlights the current state of robotic systems in elderly care and outlines a future trajectory for their widespread implementation. Keywords Elderly care, assistive robotics, patient mobility, exoskeletons, robotic cane, caregiving support, human-robot interaction, aging population, rehabilitation robotics, smart mobility, fall prevention, caregiver assistance, healthcare robotics, AI in robotics, rehabilitation exoskeletons, autonomous robots, robotics for aging, aging-in-place technology, wearable robotics, aging population, robotic exoskeletons.