Companionship – Part 2
ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 2 Companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will explore what loneliness is about and then how companionship can help. Loneliness is a universal experience of feeling disconnected or […]
Companionship – Part 1
Companionship – Part 1 The greatest potential for robots is at home and it goes beyond cleaning floors and cooking meals. Robots are able to provide companionship. I believe this will become especially important for the chronically ill or those who are housebound. I first observed the potential of non-human companions twenty years ago when […]
An Exciting Future for Neurological Patients
An Exciting Future for Neurological Patients Dr. Paul Wright is Senior Vice President and System Chair for the Neuroscience Institute at Nuvance Health. Dr. Wright has a passion for improved patient care. I have a passion for technology. We share a passion for innovation in healthcare and believe it can make the world better. We […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 10/10/2024
In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Voice I have been experimenting with adding voice to my blog posts. This will enable readers to listen rather than read. To try it out, click the “Listen to Post” at the […]
Humanoid Robots
Humanoid Robots The concept of artificial beings capable of performing tasks has fascinated humans for centuries. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Chinese developed simple automata, such as mechanical animals and musical instruments. The Industrial Revolution saw the development of more complex machines, including early industrial robots used in manufacturing. The 20th century brought significant […]
