Spearheading Groundbreaking AI Robots for Elderly and Dementia Care

by | Mar 15, 2023 | Podcast | 0 comments

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Dr. Arshia Khan is a Professor of Computer Science and the Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Her academic research involves deploying wearable sensors and assistive robotics to help maintain the quality of life for individuals affected with Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, and pressure sores and to facilitate recovery after open heart surgery. Passionate about encouraging women in computing, Dr. Khan started UMD’s Circle of Computing Women group. Her developments have been featured in numerous publications and news outlets, including The New York Times, Science Times, and NPR.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [5:21] Dr. Arshia Khan explains how wearable technology and robotics have revolutionized the healthcare industry
  • [8:43] How do nursing home residents and staff respond to AI robots?
  • [16:59] Dr. Khan’s vision for women in computer science and affordable robotics
  • [19:53] The role of robotics in reducing dementia-related memory loss
  • [23:41] Networking and data collection in robotics
  • [31:51] Dr. Khan talks about the future of AI robots

In this episode…

AI and robotics are rapidly advancing sectors with unique potential in the healthcare industry, specifically for the elderly and dementia care. One professor is pioneering these technologies to facilitate patient engagement and memory loss treatment. So what can you learn from her efforts?

Since the onset of the pandemic, nursing home residents have been largely isolated. Dr. Arshia Khan has developed AI-powered robots embedded with various applications that can gather patient information and hold meaningful conversations, assist with exercise routines, and provide entertainment. The robots offer residents social interaction and engagement while relieving staff members of their tasks. Additionally, Dr. Khan is developing robots that can diagnose and reduce the effects of advanced-stage dementia. 

In this episode of What The Teck?, Rolando Rosas and Dave Kelly talk with Dr. Arshia Khan about how she’s developing robots to assist with elderly and dementia care. Dr. Khan also shares her vision for women in computer science and affordable robotics, the networking and data collection process in robots, and how these technologies have pioneered the healthcare industry.

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Episode Transcript

Intro 0:00

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Rolando Rosas 0:26

Hi guys Rolando here. And this is Dave Kelly. All right, and you know what we are your co hosts of the podcast, What The Teck? where we speak to business, and tech influencers to gain their valuable insights in today’s evolving business are very driven. Hey,

Dave Kelly 0:45

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Rolando Rosas 1:53

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Dave Kelly 3:24

listen, we want to introduce our guests here. Her name is Dr. Arshia Khan. She’s a professor and Director of Graduate Studies Department of Computer Science. Swenson, College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Go Bulldogs right? Yes, go Bulldogs champ, the Bulldog baby. Dr. Khan works with robots and wearable sensors. Super interesting stuff. Her window into the field of robotics is unique given her engineering background and interest in medicine, biomedical engineering in robotic assistive technologies. Welcome to the show, Dr. Arshia Khan. Hey,

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