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\r\n\r\n\tOPPORTUNITIES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF SOCIAL-HUMANOID ROBOTS FOR ELDERLY CARE:
\nA REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
\nM.B. Kurganbekova, G.D. Sultanova, P.Zh. Aitmaganbet, M.K. Taushanova, G.S. Dilmagambetova1
\nWest Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
\nIntroduction. Population ageing is one of the most significant demographic trends of the 21st century. According
\nto the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2050 the number of people over 60 will double to more than 2 billion.
\nThis places a significant strain on health and social care systems. One innovative solution to improve the quality of
\nlife of older people and reduce the burden on healthcare professionals is the use of social humanoid robots (SHRs).
\nThese devices can provide emotional support, remind people to take their medication, assist with activities of daily
\nliving, and even promote social engagement.
\nObjective. Analyze data on the use of social humanoid robots in elderly care, drawing on current scientific
\nliterature.
\nMaterials and methods. Reviews, original articles and meta-analyses published in English in the last 10 years
\nwere used for the analysis. Literature search was performed between February and April 2025 using Web of
\nScience, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, databases (MeSH terms such as \u201cSocially Assistive
\nRobots\u201d, \u201cCompanion Robots\u201d, \u201cHumanoid Robot\u201d, \u201cElderly\u201d and “Care” were used for the search.
\nDiscussion. The use of social humanoid robots in the care of the elderly contributes to improving the quality of
\nlife and efficiency of healthcare. However, successful integration requires addressing technical, economic and
\nethical issues. Further research should assess the long-term impact, develop implementation strategies and
\nanalyze the social impact, considering the needs of the elderly and cultural sensitivities.
\nResults. Research has shown that social humanoid robots reduce loneliness and anxiety, improve cognitive
\nfunction and increase life satisfaction in older people. They promote their independence and well-being, but there
\nremain unresolved issues of cost, ethics and social acceptance. Further research is needed to integrate these
\ntechnologies into health and social care.
\nKeywords: social assistive robots, companion robots, elderly people, care, robotics, care technologies<\/p>\n