News Item – Meet Ludwig, the Canadian-made robot helping assess dementia

Adorned with spiky mauve-coloured hair, green-tinged eyes and a few quirky facial expressions to mimic a range of emotions, the two-foot-tall robot is made to look and act like a little boy.

But his job is far from child’s play.

By drawing his elderly neighbours into conversation, Ludwig’s creators say he can track and monitor signs of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Full article at: CTV News