Special social carer robots that can deliver medicines, support people with everyday tasks and help monitor health conditions have been showcased in Milton Keynes this week.

The RoboPASS Social Care Robotics Drop-In Day was hosted by MK City Council, which is at the forefront of the move to use robots s part of the future of health and social care.

They demonstarted the robots’ skills at the Smart City Experience Centre in Silbury Boulevard at CMK.

The event brought together innovators developing new robotic technologies designed to support people and improve care services with health and social care professionals and technology businesses.

Cllr Lauren Townsend checks out the social care robots in Milton Keynes

placeholder image — Cllr Lauren Townsend checks out the social care robots in Milton Keynes

Visitors had the opportunity to see demonstrations of robots that could help with medicine deliveries, provide physical assistance, monitor wellbeing and take on routine tasks.

RoboPASS is an initiative led by the council to help shape how robots can be used safely and responsibly in public services and everyday environments. Findings from the project will be used by local authorities and organisations across the country to test and deploy robotic technology with confidence.

Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, Cllr Lauren Townsend, said: "Technology will never replace the human relationships that are at the heart of good care, but it can make a real difference to people's daily lives. Innovations such as robotics have the potential to help people live independently for longer and support carers.

"This event is an opportunity to see some of the exciting developments taking place in the sector and explore how new technology could help improve health and social care services in the future."