A SHORT-SURVEY OF EXISTING EU RESEARCH PROJECTS ON ROBOTICS AND AI FOR OLDER ADULTS

This paper provides a comprehensive survey of 32 EU-funded research projects initiated after 2015, focusing on the role of robotics and AI in the care of older adults. The projects are classified into key application areas such as social robotics, healthcare robotics, mobility improvement, and physical assistance with daily living tasks. In addition, the research focus areas, including personalization, health monitoring, cognitive impairment support, and ethical considerations, are evaluated. By developing a taxonomy based on these criteria, this paper highlights the ongoing efforts to integrate robotics and AI into elder care, offering valuable insights into the future of assistive technologies in addressing the challenges of an aging population. The EU’s unified approach to research and its proactive role in funding large-scale initiatives make it an ideal case study for examining the potential of robotics and AI in improving the quality of care for older adults.