Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have been using a robot called Darwin to help children and adults hit their physical therapy targets. Darwin provides physical cues to patients and offers encouragement when they perform movements correctly. In all but one case, the researchers found that the pint-sized device helped to significantly increase physical activity. Robots like Darwin could also work with elderly patients and prompt them to perform daily exercises and take necessary medication, according to Ayanna Howard, a professor at Georgia tech who leads the Darwin initiative.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have been using a robot called Darwin to help children and adults hit their physical therapy targets. Darwin provides physical cues to patients and offers encouragement when they perform movements correctly. In all but one case, the researchers found that the pint-sized device helped to significantly increase physical activity. Robots like Darwin could also work with elderly patients and prompt them to perform daily exercises and take necessary medication, according to Ayanna Howard, a professor at Georgia tech who leads the Darwin initiative.