Singapore introduces Robocoach to keep older citizens in shape

City state will introduce robotic personal trainer to five senior activity centres to help country’s ageing population to stay healthy

It can’t fight crime or act as a butler but Robocoach is working with Singapore’s older citizens to help them stay healthy with regular exercise.

The android with metal arms and a screen for a face is already leading sessions and will roll out its services to five “senior activity centres” across the city-state this year, according to Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), a government body that supports the country’s tech industry.

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