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Barcelona deploys 600 dancing robots in homes and care centers to fight loneliness and aid elderly residents.
Barcelona has launched a pilot program deploying 600 dancing robots in homes and care centers to combat loneliness and support elderly residents.
The 1.35-meter-tall robots, developed by U.S. company Misty Robotics and distributed in Europe by Grup Saltó, assist with medication reminders, appointments, and entertainment while enabling video calls and emergency monitoring.
Part of a €3.8 million EU recovery project, the initiative aims to improve tele-assistance and eventually detect falls.
Residents report emotional and practical benefits, with some naming their robots and rediscovering joy in activities like dancing.
The city plans to assess long-term impacts and expand the program, reflecting a broader effort to use robotics in aging populations.
Barcelona despliega 600 robots bailarines en hogares y centros de cuidado para combatir la soledad y ayudar a los residentes ancianos.