Beijing E-Town launches world's first smart elderly care robotics station

Wang Hongshuo, a therapist working with the intelligent therapy robot, said the machine had already served more than 10 elderly residents. He said it targets different parts of the body to help relieve muscle strain and improve circulation.

"The robot dog is the most interesting one here," said Qin Cuiping, a 66-year-old resident who tried an outdoor robot dog obstacle course. "I think it helps improve hand-eye-brain coordination and may help slow cognitive decline." She added that the robot cooking and food-delivery services on the first floor also made the experience more engaging.

The site is expected to receive more than 300 visits a day, said Zhang Wendong, the station's manager. He said it would hold regular interactive events and gather feedback through community groups and suggestion boxes to ensure services are targeted and accessible.

Liang Liang, deputy director of the administrative committee of Beijing E-town, said there are plans for more elderly-care scenarios, alongside policy and service support, to spread the use of smart eldercare robots and ensure that new technologies are better tailored to older people's needs.