The future is here and now! The integration of assistive technologies and robotics into social services is revolutionising care delivery, enhancing autonomy, and improving quality of life for individuals with diverse needs. These innovations range from mobile and smart devices to socially assistive robots that provide cognitive and emotional support.

These technologies can enable people with varied abilities to live independently and safely in their own homes, reducing hospitalisations and healthcare costs. Progress in social robotics are supporting social interactions, offering companionship and motivation, which are crucial for mental and emotional wellbeing. While there are also a series of dilemmas in particular in relation to ethics and privacy, by embracing these technologies, social services can offer personalized support, empower users, and address challenges such as caregiver shortages, ultimately fostering a more responsive and ideally a more inclusive care environment.

Room: The Large Hall

Presentation Language: English, Italian

Interpretation Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish