Assisted-Feeding Robots in Hospitals – Feedback

Question Asked: What role should nurses play in the development, training, and oversight of robotic caregiving technologies such as this one?

Quality of answer: I thought that Kulvir answered this question with a lot of depth and understanding of how the technology not only impacts the patients but also the healthcare providers. She touched on a lot of key concepts, one being that although this technology would be extremely helpful, there is still a large role that nurses would play in the oversight aspect. I also really liked that she was able to have the foresight and mention the potential uncomfortability with family members labeling feeding as a “nurses-job” and not seeing the plethora of other tasks nurses are over-burdened with, so the family feels uncomfortable with non-human help in the case of feeding. Overall I thought the presentation, the understanding of the subject, and the answer of the question to be very helpful and thought-provoking.

Kulvir tackled something that matters deeply, helping stroke patients who struggle to eat properly in hospitals, and brought forward a solution that could genuinely change lives with these assisted-feeding robots. Allie Watson’s story was very well told and made her innovation feel real and meaningful rather than just another piece of technology. Kulvir’s AI visuals were thoughtful and emotionally resonant, showing she understands that innovation isn’t just about function, it’s also about human connection. Including current research from Google searches also showed that she’s grounded in what’s happening right now in this field.

Overall I though the presentation was great and her explanations were well-sources and well-said. There were only a couple of things I notices which could potentially improve the presentation. Some of her slides were a bit too packed with information, which might overwhelm people trying to follow along during a live presentation. She mentioned relevant technologies, but the audience could have potentially benefited from a bit more explanation about how these different approaches actually work and what sets them apart.

Making the Presentation More Visually Powerful 

While the presentation included detailed AI-generated imagery and a strong narrative, the slide text could be more concise and visually formatted for a better live presentation impact. To simplify, there could be bullet points and an adoption of a cleaner visual structure.

Making the Innovation Special 

The assisted-feeding robot idea has real potential, but there could have been more to show how it’s different from what’s already out there, like the Obi or Bestic robots. One thing to consider would be creating a simple comparison that highlights the robot’s unique strengths, maybe it’s more personalized, adapts better to individual needs, or responds to emotional cues in ways others don’t. This would help the audience quickly see why your approach stands out.

Emotional Side 

The presentation touched on companionship through Allie’s story, but there could also be room to explore how loneliness and mood actually affect eating in stroke and elderly patients. Sharing some research about this connection and explaining how the robot doesn’t just feed people, it provides emotional support through personalized responses, calming interactions, or even voice recognition that makes patients feel heard and cared for. This emotional dimension could be one aspect of what sets the innovation apart.