We Live to Build I use AI to make robot dogs with Tom Stevens | WLTB Podcast #176
Tom Stevens is the founder of Tombot, an AI-driven robotic pet for the elderly.
We discuss his inspiration behind creating robotic pets for individuals dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as a lot of the psychology around caretaking.
00:00 - The Emotional Journey of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
03:47 - Navigating Financial and Legal Challenges in Elderly Care
07:49 - Assisted Living Decisions
11:14 - The Psychological Effects of Parental Cognitive Decline
15:17 - Navigating Healthcare for Aging Relatives
18:40 - Storytelling in Family History
22:32 - The Role of Responsibility and Purpose in Elderly Well-being
26:14 - The Therapeutic Power of Pets in Managing Loneliness and Depression
29:56 - How Humans Bond with Babies and Animals
33:48 - Robotic Companions
37:25 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Robotic Pets in Mental Health Therapy
41:13 - Future Developments in Senior Care Technology and Safety Monitoring
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