Book Details
- Title:The AI & Robotic Assisted Caregiver Workforce
- Author:Michael Kern
- Digital:$6.95
- Paperback:$9.95
- Hardcover:$15.95
The AI & Robotic Assisted Caregiver Workforce
The landscape of senior care is at a precipice. Unprecedented demographic shifts are creating a surging demand for services, while persistent staffing shortages and operational complexities present formidable challenges. In this pivotal moment, a narrative of fear often surrounds emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, predominantly focusing on job displacement. This book, however, offers a different perspective – one of augmentation, collaboration, and enhanced human potential. We are not on the cusp of replacing human caregivers with machines; rather, we are on the verge of a new era where intelligent technologies can empower them, alleviate their burdens, and elevate the quality of care delivered to our aging population.
This book is born from a deep understanding of the realities faced by professionals within the assisted living and senior care industry. It is written for the facility owners grappling with staffing crises, the administrators striving for operational efficiency, the HR managers seeking to retain valuable talent, and the care coordinators dedicated to providing the best possible resident experience. Our aim is to demystify AI and robotics, presenting their capabilities not as abstract futuristic concepts, but as practical, actionable tools that can address the pressing issues of today. We will explore how these technologies can streamline administrative tasks, enhance resident safety, personalize care plans, and, most importantly, free up human caregivers to focus on what they do best: providing empathy, connection, and compassionate support.
Throughout these pages, we will delve into the tangible benefits of integrating AI and robotics, illustrating how they can lead to reduced medication errors, improved resident mobility, more efficient facility operations, and ultimately, greater resident satisfaction and staff job fulfillment. Our approach is grounded in realism, acknowledging the inherent challenges of technology adoption while championing the immense opportunities for growth and positive transformation. We invite you to join us in exploring this exciting frontier, envisioning a future where technology and humanity work in concert to redefine excellence in senior care.
About The Author
Michael Kern: Author of The AI & Robotic Assisted Caregiver Workforce
Michael Kern, author of the insightful book series The AI & Robotic Assisted Workforce, brings over 40 years of hands-on experience in surveillance, robotics, and AI-driven systems. His career began in high-security environments, where he helped establish protection standards for banking data centers and government facilities in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and the Reagan Administration.
Kern’s early adoption of robotics in the 1980s, through his work with Cybermotion Robotics, positioned him as a visionary during the shift from mainframe to personal computing. He later integrated foundational AI chipsets into surveillance systems capable of subject recognition and behavioral analysis—technologies that would evolve into today’s intelligent platforms.
As an independent consultant, Kern has led major projects for global clients across industries including automotive, aviation, finance, hospitality, education, pharmaceuticals, and government. His focus on practical implementation and change management has helped organizations navigate the human side of technological transformation.
In his book series, Kern advocates for a collaborative future where AI and robotics assist rather than replace human workers. His writing offers strategies for overcoming resistance to change and fostering workforce adaptation—empowering companies to embrace intelligent technologies with a human-centric approach.
