South Korea Deploys 12,000+ ChatGPT-Powered Hyodol Care Robots for Aging Population

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South Korea has deployed over 12,000 Hyodol ChatGPT-powered companion robots into the homes of elderly residents living alone, as the over-65 population reaches 20% of the country's 51 million people. The robots provide medication reminders, meal prompts, real-time health monitoring, and emergency alerts to social workers. Plans for telemedicine integration include analyzing conversations to assess mental health and relay data to doctors, with a US debut planned for 2026.