CARESSES - Culturally Aware Robots

CARESSES is an international, multidisciplinary project whose goal is to design the first robots that can assist older people and adapt to the culture of the individual they are taking care of. The robots will help the users in many ways including reminding them to take their medication, encouraging them to keep active, helping them keep in touch with family and friends. Each action will be performed with attention to the older person’s customs, cultural practices and individual preferences.

CARESSES has received funding of EUR 2,084,248.75 from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737858, and JPY 60,000,000 from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan.

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