Active ageing with generative AI, agentic AI, humanoid robots, and the metaverse: Opportunities, challenges, and risks

Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Publication Date

6-2025

Abstract

The rapid global aging population necessitates innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life for older adults, with artificial intelligence (AI), humanoid robots, and the Metaverse emerging as transformative tools for active ageing. This study systematically investigates the opportunities, challenges, and risks associated with integrating these technologies to support elderly health, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and social engagement. AI demonstrates potential in personalized health monitoring, cognitive training, and emotional support through adaptive algorithms, while humanoid robots offer functional assistance and companionship, mitigating social isolation. The Metaverse facilitates immersive telemedicine, remote rehabilitation, and virtual social interactions, bridging physical limitations. However, critical challenges persist in the successful implementation of gerontechnology, including technical, personal, and social barriers. Serious ethical risks (e.g., AI bias and privacy breaches) further complicate the ethical deployment of these technologies. The study proposes future research directions to address these issues. By advocating for diverse, equal, and inclusive design, this research contributes theoretical insights and practical guidelines for effectively and ethically deploying technologies to empower aging populations while minimizing inequalities.

Discipline

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Research Areas

Data Science and Engineering

Publication

Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-27

First Page

108

Last Page

120

Identifier

10.1007/978-3-032-13167-6_8

Publisher

Springer

City or Country

Cham

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-13167-6_8

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