{"id":9327,"date":"2025-04-11T03:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roborn.com\/?p=9327"},"modified":"2025-05-13T03:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T07:33:46","slug":"cctv-1-pillars-of-a-great-nation-season-2-hong-kong-team-develops-5g-elderly-care-robot-to-tackle-aging-challenges-with-smart-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roborn.com\/?p=9327","title":{"rendered":"CCTV-1 \u201cPillars of a Great Nation\u201d Season 2 | Hong Kong Team Develops 5G Elderly Care Robot to Tackle Aging Challenges with Smart Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"528\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 940 \/ 528;\" width=\"940\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.roborn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/\u300a\u5927\u56fd\u57fa\u77f3-\u7b2c\u4e8c\u5b63\u300b-\u7b2c13\u96c6-\u5171\u7b51\u798f\u7949_compressed_crf35-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[Hong Kong]<\/strong> In response to the global aging population, Hong Kong scientist <strong>Mark Mak<\/strong> (\u9ea6\u9a9e\u8a89) and his team have developed a <strong>5G bionic elderly care robot<\/strong>, recently featured on CCTV-1\u2019s <em>Pillars of a Great Nation<\/em> (<em>\u5927\u56fd\u57fa\u77f3<\/em>), showcasing how technology can reshape traditional elderly care models. The robot integrates remote operation and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling functions like assisted turning and massage, while also monitoring emotional states in real-time\u2014offering a groundbreaking solution for the eldercare industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tech Empowerment: From Pain Points to Breakthroughs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Mak shared that his motivation came from missing his loved ones: <em>\u201cIf technology can extend the quality of human life, it will be a major contribution to society.\u201d<\/em> The robot is equipped with a 5G system that allows therapists to remotely program and control the device, enabling one operator to serve multiple seniors simultaneously\u2014boosting efficiency by 5 to 10 times. In the program, 68-year-old volunteer <strong>Cheng Guoxing<\/strong> tested the robot\u2019s massage function, and his feedback data will be used to further refine its precision and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greater Bay Area Synergy: Accelerating Industrial Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>China is already witnessing the large-scale development of elderly care robots, especially with rapid deployment across the <strong>Greater Bay Area<\/strong>, where these technologies are being integrated into both home- and institution-based care models. <strong>Shanghai\u2019s Pudong district<\/strong> now hosts over 100 humanoid robotics companies, building high-quality datasets to support iterative R&amp;D. Furthermore, China is taking the lead in formulating the <strong>world\u2019s first international standard for eldercare robots<\/strong>, covering essential functions like daily assistance and health monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead: Advancing Technology with Ethics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Driven by supportive national policies, the eldercare robotics industry is entering a phase of explosive growth. The program emphasized that going forward, innovation must balance with sustainability, ensuring that technology remains \u201c<strong>people-centered<\/strong>.\u201d Mark Mak\u2019s team confirmed they will continue optimizing the human-machine collaboration experience\u2014making intelligent technology a true <em>cornerstone<\/em> in addressing population aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Key Technological Features\u3011<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5G Remote Operation<\/strong>: Overcomes spatial barriers, enabling precise care from a distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BCI-Based Emotional Recognition<\/strong>: Detects and responds to seniors\u2019 psychological states in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modular Design<\/strong>: Customizable programs for rehabilitation tasks like turning and massage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[Watch Replay]<\/strong> The full episode of <em>Pillars of a Great Nation<\/em> is available on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.cctv.com\/2025\/04\/11\/VIDEAW1hi0VeyAYN3SBdfCw4250411.shtml\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Hong Kong] In response to the global aging population, Hong Kong scientist Mark Mak (\u9ea6\u9a9e\u8a89) and his team have developed a 5G bionic elderly care robot, recently featured on CCTV-1\u2019s Pillars of a Great Nation (\u5927\u56fd\u57fa\u77f3), showcasing how technology can reshape traditional elderly care models. 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