The future of elder care is arriving, powered by a rapidly growing industry known as AgeTech. Companies are developing gadgets and robotic systems designed to make aging safer, easier, and more enjoyable.

Seniors Embrace Technology

A recent survey revealed that 46% of individuals aged 80 and over view technology as a valuable tool for healthy aging. Nearly all seniors currently utilize at least one technological device in their daily routines.

Meet the Care-Bots

GR-3: The Wellness Assistant

Fourier Robotics debuted its GR-3 “Care-bot” at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This 5-foot-5, 156-pound humanoid is designed as a “wellness assistant,” featuring a friendly appearance and an emotional processing system.

GR-3 can recognize faces, make eye contact, respond to touch, carry on conversations, and even play games. It can also assist with practical tasks like retrieving items.

Luna: Discreet Health Monitoring

Luna is a subscription-based device that monitors seniors’ health without requiring wearable technology. Utilizing millimeter-wave radar, it tracks heart rate, breathing, and sleep patterns while respecting privacy.

Luna also monitors daily routines and alerts caregivers to any unusual changes that might indicate a health issue. Subscription plans start at $99 per month.

Companionship and Emotional Support

Jennie: The Robotic Pet

Tombot’s Jennie is a lifelike robotic golden retriever designed to provide emotional support for seniors who are unable to care for a real pet. Jennie responds to voice, touch, and movement with realistic behaviors, including a detectable “heartbeat.”

“It’s a pet for people who can’t have pets,” said Pat Brown, a Tombot representative. Jennie is priced at $1,500 and is currently sold out, with preorders expected to ship later this year.

Assistance with Mobility

Niko: The Robotic Exoskeleton

Niko is a robotic device designed to assist seniors with lifting and transferring themselves. It features two sets of arms – one for support and the other to create a “scooping seat.”

Controlled via remote, Niko can lift individuals to a standing position and is equipped with safety sensors and an alarm button. It is projected to cost around $15,000 and is expected to be available next year.

Co-Suit: Motorized Support

Cosmo Robotics’ Co-Suit is a lightweight wearable exoskeleton that provides motorized support to the hips and knees. It anticipates movement and provides a “spring-like” assistance, reducing impact during walking.

The device also stiffens joints to prevent falls. A prototype was showcased at CES, with the official launch expected later this year.

Addressing Loneliness and Isolation

These technologies come at a crucial time, as studies show that over a third of Americans aged 50 to 80 experience loneliness and social isolation, which can negatively impact both mental and physical health.