Smart-home tech might help older adults live independently longer

Barry Sardis tests ElliQ, a robot built to improve the quality of senior citizens’ lives, last month at his residence in San Jose — Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle

By Benny Evangelista

For an octogenarian with arthritic knees, a voice-controlled light switch could ease the pain of having to stand and walk just to illuminate a room.

For a nonagenarian, a robot that offers brain-teasing games to help keep her mind sharp could become an ideal companion.