In advanced manufacturing class, I designed a companion robot and marketed it in my own direction.
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CareBot is a hospital companion robot designed to keep lonely patients company in the hospital.
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Research
A loved one dying alone takes a huge toll on families
A majority of deaths happen in hospitals and homes
Patients feel lonely and isolated when in hospitals
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Uses AI technology which creates its own algorithms to understand the user, and keep them in good company when lonely.
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Carebot Mechanical Aspects
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Third-Year 2023