AI-Powered Robot Abi Tackles Loneliness in Victoria’s Aged Care Homes

A new AI initiative in Victoria is bringing companionship to aged care homes through Abi, a humanoid robot designed to combat loneliness. Developed by Andromeda, Abi engages residents with multilingual conversations, emotion recognition, and playful interactions like dancing and bubble-blowing. As the trial progresses in Prahran, its success could shape the future of AI-driven social care while sparking debates on balancing technology and human connection.