At an ageing block of rental flats in Queenstown, Aiden the robot works as a “butler”. Somewhat resembling a photocopier machine, it has been roped in to deliver meals to a group of frail seniors living in rental flats, under an existing programme that allows them to live...
The trial for Aiden was officially launched at Block 151 Mei Ling Street last week, and will run till February 2024.At an ageing block of rental flats in Queenstown, Aiden the robot works as a “butler”. Somewhat resembling a photocopier machine, it has been roped in to deliver meals to a group of frail seniors living in rental flats, under an existing programme that allows them to live independently.
Other types of delivery robots require lifts to be equipped with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in order for them to communicate with the lift. Installing this could cost around $300,000, said Ms Wee. LB has just one staff member under the programme, and she has been delivering the meals to seniors, together with volunteers and now, “micro-jobbers”. In August, LB rolled out a scheme that pays seniors $1 for each meal they deliver in their spare time.
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