Meet Wang Yunbo, a 65-year-old from Beijing who's living his best 'smart' life! 😎
From personalized TV channels popping up when he turns on the screen 📺, to his smart wristband reminding him to take his meds 💊, Wang is all about that tech life.
And he's not alone! With nearly 300 million Chinese citizens aged 60 or above, many are hopping on the AI bandwagon to make life easier and more fun. 🎉
Imagine your phone automatically popping up the bus payment code when you hop on 🚌, or having a robot 'nanny' that chats with you and helps around the house! 🤖
China's really leveling up in the AI game. By the end of 2023, over 490,000 companies are diving into the elderly care biz, focusing on smart health, cool tourism spots 🏖️, and even anti-aging stuff! 🧘♀️
Wang Haotian, a researcher at the Academy of Macroeconomic Research, says that new tech and business models are popping up to meet the super diverse and personal needs of seniors. Think health-monitoring gadgets, shoes with GPS so Grandma doesn't get lost 👟, and even clothes that inflate to protect from falls! 🥼
Like, there's this lady in Shanghai who's BFFs with her robot helper. She chats with it every day and says she can't live without it now! 🤖❤️
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows 🌈. Some seniors find these gadgets a bit pricey 💸 or worry about privacy.
Experts think that with more AI tech like 5G 📶, big data, and cloud computing ☁️, the future's looking pretty bright! They're even integrating AI employees into banking apps to help seniors navigate tech.
Justine Coulson from the United Nations Population Fund is hopeful that China's journey in the 'silver economy' will inspire other countries.
So, next time you're teaching your grandparents how to use WhatsApp 📲, think about how AI might be transforming their lives somewhere else in the world! 🌍
Reference(s):
AI technologies open new prospects for elderly care in China
cgtn.com
