Guri City Repeatedly Trains Vulnerable Elderly on AI Care Robot 'Dasomi', Boosting Usage and Satisfaction

Personalized Care Integrated with Home Health Management

On April 13, Guri City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it has been running a home health care program for three consecutive years, which utilizes the artificial intelligence (AI) care robot 'Dasomi' to manage the health of elderly individuals living alone in vulnerable groups, and that the program has been receiving a great response.

Guri City has been operating a home health care project for the third year using the AI care robot 'Dasomi' to manage the health of elderly people living alone in vulnerable groups, receiving great responses. Provided by Guri City

The program targets individuals who are recipients of basic livelihood security benefits and are aged 65 or older, living alone and enrolled in the public health center's home visit care. Eligibility is determined based on the ability to use a basic mobile phone and the 'Today Health' app.

Since July 2024, the city has been supporting 100 households with the AI care robot, and specialized professionals visit the homes to provide training on how to use the robots and to check the residents' health status.

In particular, considering the challenges elderly individuals face in using digital devices, the city is repeatedly teaching how to use voice communication functions, set meal and medication reminders, and utilize emergency response features, in order to enhance the robots' practical use in daily life.

Additionally, during each visit, professionals check the residents' health status and, if necessary, connect with non-face-to-face information collection methods, thereby establishing a comprehensive care system that integrates in-person and remote services.

One elderly user of 'Dasomi' shared, "At first, it was difficult to use, but after repeated training I became more familiar with it and now use it frequently. It is a great help to me now."

A Guri City official stated, "The smart care service using AI care robots is an important policy response to an aging society. We will continue to expand personalized health management services utilizing digital technology so that elderly residents can enjoy a safer and healthier old age."

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