Aging Companion Robotics, Urban Design and Traveling with Disabilities 5-5-26

Benjamin Surmi presented a Stanford report on robots for aging and disabilities, highlighting projects like Rosie, an outdoor guide dog, and an exoskeleton for better walking. Co-host Linda Sherman went deep on companion robotics by country. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury presented on innovative urban planning for aging populations, emphasizing Singapore's Age Well SG program and the importance of universal design. Debbie Howard concluded with tools for traveling with disabilities, including Google Maps, and apps like Aviv ScoutRoute, RollMobility and Be My Eyes. It was a lively discussion with contributions from co-host Ray Gordon.Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist Stanford Report 4-1-26 Researchers Prepare Robots for an Aging Society https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/04/domestic-robots-support-aging-populationLinda Sherman’s chart of companion robots by countryPresented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning Men's Health 4-14-26 Innovative Urban Planners Are Transforming the Spaces Older People Will Thrive In by Michael Clintonhttps://www.menshealth.com/health/a70895368/future-of-aging-spaces/We referred to:Michael Clinton talking about his Longevity Nation book on LinkedInOur latest episode with Eric Levitan CEO of Vivo on the Rethinking Aging Club PodcastSingapore’s Active Aging ProgramPresented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International NY Times 3-13-26 Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help by Liza Weisstuchhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/disabled-travelers-apps-accessibility.htmlWe referred to:Our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 4-24-25 featuring TRAVELSISTMagazine Travel Without Limits Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie HowardPlease see our BoomerTechTalk.com episode page for additional resource links5-5-26 LinkedIn Show PostNews for the Ages podcasts are recorded with a live audience on Clubhouse on Tuesdays. How to join live where you can comment and ask questions through the chat.Please follow both of our podcasts including Rethinking Aging Club Podcast.Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman