BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A new documentary, “Remembering the Future with IRIS,” is set to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, memory care, and human connection, highlighting innovative support for Bloomington residents living with dementia.

Created by Indiana University graduate student filmmaker Jack Bassett for his thesis, the film centers on IRIS, an interactive social robot developed by IU researchers at the Luddy School of Informatics in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute.

Finding Purpose Through Dialogue The documentary showcases how IRIS engages seniors in storytelling and dialogue, aiming to help them rediscover their meaning and purpose in life—a concept inspired by the Japanese term, Ikigai.

The project is grounded in the daily realities of memory loss

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