I use AI to make robot dogs with Tom Stevens | WLTB Podcast #176

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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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