MIT’s E-BAR robot aids in fall prevention as the senior population in the US expands quickly.
The Changing Landscape of Elder Care Technology The demographic shift in the U.S. is striking. The median age has risen to 38.9 years, nearly a decade older than in 1980. By 2050, the number of adults aged 65 and above is expected to rise significantly from 58 million to 82 million, exacerbating the elder care […]
Critics lambaste MIT’s vice president for equity and inclusion over ‘race baiting’ social media post
Critics are slamming Carl Reed—Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s new Vice President of Equity and Inclusion — over comments he made on social media Sunday that critics have called “racist,” among other things. The post is as follows: “I just boarded an early morning flight wearing my @MIT gear. My seatmate looked at me and asked, […]