To combat loneliness and social isolation in nursing homes, this trial presents a study during which social networks of nursing home residents and elderly hospital patients were maintained through virtual encounters and robots, respectively.

Follmann, A. et al., 2021. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

When the pandemic struck and social distancing was required, Connecticut-based Maplewood Senior Living decided to expedite the Temi robots to their 15 plus locations across the country to help residents and care staff cope with the restrictions.

Larkin, M., 2020. Journal on Active Aging, Special Technology Issue.