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ERR - Computer scientists at the University of Tartu are demonstrating a unique robot prototype on August 24 that is designed to monitor the health of elderly people and those with cardiovascular diseases, detecting situations that require prompt medical attention.
The innovation could reduce the need for at-home caretakers, restoring a level of privacy to people with health problems and lowering the cost of home-based care, according to the university.
The robot was developed within the European Union's Robo M.D. project which, in addition to Tartu University, also includes contributions by colleges in Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic.
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