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Aflevering 16: Marco Spruit: Ai powered pets, a new indicator of elderly well-being?

Gepubliceerd op 30 maart 2026 - Gemaakt door Michiel van Poelgeest, Dimitra Kouimtzidou, Marcel Tichelaar

Can AI revolutionize elderly care? Professor Marco Spruit, an expert in translational data science, is developing Well-being AI—a smart pet robot that provides companionship while monitoring health through language markers. This technology could ease pressure on healthcare services by detecting early signs of decline and alerting caregivers. 

Beyond professional care, these intelligent robots could also support informal caregivers. Imagine a situation where one partner begins to suffer from dementia—this technology would allow the other partner to remotely monitor their well-being, offering peace of mind and timely intervention. This way AI can be the key to a more sustainable and compassionate future for elderly care?


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