Seniors

We may still be some way from having lifelike humanoid robot helpers, but robots are getting more helpful, friendly and domesticated. Blue Frog Robotics' new Buddy robot is designed to be an affordable family companion. It can help with communications, home security, edutainment and even elder care.

Gizmag had a chance to go hands-on and learn about Kodak's anticipated Android phone at CES 2015, where we learned that our readers probably won't own one, but they might set one up for those who do.

Among the oft-cited benefits of urban farming are improved food security and production sustainability. According to Spark Architects, its Homefarm concept would achieve not only these, but improved health and community spirit among Singapore seniors.

As part of the larger Mobiserv Project, a consortium of European research institutes and companies has created a robot designed to care for the elderly in their homes. It can communicate with them either by two-way audio, or via a touchscreen interface.

The Telikin is a new touchscreen family computer aimed at older users, designed to make everyday tasks such as photo-sharing and email as easy as possible.

Emporia has announced North American availability of its two simplified mobile phones, the emporiaCLICK and the emporiaSOLIDplus.