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Hello Robot wins $3 million grant for elder care robot
Original: Hello Robot awarded $3 million to develop Stretch robot for elder care
Hello Robot has been awarded $3 million to develop its Stretch robot for elder care applications. The mobile manipulator robot is intended to assist older adults with household tasks and support caregivers amid growing demand for elder care technology as populations age. The funding will advance work on adapting Stretch, originally designed for research, to home care settings.
Why now: Funding for elder care robotics highlights growing interest in automation to address aging populations and caregiver shortages.
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- Hello Robot awarded $3 million to develop Stretch robot for elder care · Robotics & Automation News
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