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Barcelona Launches 600 Robots to Aid Elderly Care

2/27/2026

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  • In Barcelona, the initiative deploys 600 robots to homes and care centers to assist people with cognitive decline, funded by a €3.8 million EU grant.
  • Irene Veglison, 67, uses Sandi to dance, illustrating the program’s entertainment and care.
  • Councillor Marta Villanueva Cendán states that tele-assistance is expanding to address Spain’s aging population.
  • Future versions may enable robots to detect emergencies such as falls, improving safety for elderly residents living alone.