AI for Smart Aging: Predictive, Assistive, and Humanized Technologies in Elder Care
A special issue of AI (ISSN 2673-2688). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical & Healthcare AI".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 108
Special Issue Editors
Interests: healthcare information management; big data processing; business intelligence and data mining application; decision analysis and human resource planning in healthcare organizations
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As global aging accelerates, the demand for innovative, sustainable, and person-centered elder care systems has never been greater. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way in which we approach aging, enhancing health predictions, enabling independent living, and supporting emotional and social well-being among older adults. This Special Issue, “AI for Smart Aging: Predictive, Assistive, and Humanized Technologies in Elder Care”, will explore how AI can be effectively applied across diverse aspects of aging and elder care, with an emphasis on real-world impacts, user experience, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
While the existing literature has extensively covered general AI applications in healthcare and robotics, relatively fewer studies have addressed the unique needs of aging populations through the lens of empathy, autonomy, and long-term usability. This Special Issue will address this gap by featuring research incorporating predictive modeling, assistive technologies, and emotion-aware systems specifically designed for elder care. By doing so, it will complement current research streams and provide a key platform for advancing AI-driven gerontechnology.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and practical case studies related to predictive models for disease progression, the early detection of cognitive decline, AI-powered assistive devices, robotic caregiving systems, and intelligent monitoring tools for aging in place. Interdisciplinary studies are particularly welcome, especially those combining technical innovation with user-centered, ethical, and socio-cultural considerations.
Ultimately, this Special Issue will bring together scholars, developers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to develop a shared vision of aging with dignity supported by compassionate and intelligent AI technologies.
Dr. Chialun Lo
Dr. ChenChang Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart aging
- artificial intelligence in elder care
- predictive analytics
- assistive robotics
- emotion-aware systems
- AI companions
- gerontechnology
- aging in place
- cognitive decline detection
- human-centered AI
- ethical AI in healthcare
- digital health for older adults
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