MassRobotics recently hosted the “Robotics in Age & Assistive Tech” event in collaboration with The Grid and Harvard’s Move Lab. Held at the Harvard Science & Engineering Complex, the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the challenges and solutions in the rapidly growing field of robotics and assistive technology.
This event explored how robots and artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to enhance mobility, independence, and overall well-being for older adults and individuals with physical impairments. The gathering underscored the critical role of collaboration between research institutions, healthcare providers, and innovative startups to create impactful solutions in the age and assistive tech space.
A vision for the future
Before the event’s formal sessions began, participants were given the opportunity to take a tour of Harvard’s Move Lab, led by professor Conor Walsh. The Move Lab is a collaborative space where engineering and design intersect to create …