Our research focused on Japan because it is a super-aging society that provides a good example of what the future could entail elsewhere -- a declining population, a growing share of senior citizens and a declining share of working-age people. We need to be ready for this new reality.
Using robots in a targeted fashion could benefit workers and patients alike, as they can increase employment and employee retention, improve productivity and enhance the quality of care.
Most studies of robots in the workplace have focused on manufacturing and the industrial sector, but our study broke new ground by analyzing long-term care and different types of robots used in this setting.
In 2022, more than 57 million U.S. residents were 65 or older, and this number is expected to grow to 88.5 million by 2050, requiring changes in care approaches.
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