The Robotic Avatar: Transforming Remote Caregiving Through Transparent Virtual Presence

Of the 63 million family caregivers in the U.S., 61% are women. Caregivers face challenging choices between workforce participation and care obligations, estimated to $44 billion lost productivity. Traditional monitoring technologies operate covertly, undermining trust and dignity. Our robotic caregiver avatar makes family presence transparent and scheduled, enabling both real-time and time-shifted participation in care moments across any distance. We support women's workforce participation while honoring older adults' autonomy. The solution transforms women's workplace equity.