Older people are being helped to stay in their homes for longer by robotic technology which can perform simple tasks and identify changing patterns in behaviour that signal a decline in physical or mental health.

In our latest Data Capital podcast, we speak to Professor Lynne Baillie and Dr Mauro Dragone of Heriot-Watt University about how The National Robotarium will pioneer research in this area through its 'Living Lab' approach - which replicates real-life homes.