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The chapter aligns well with several SDGs: it directly supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well‑being) by focusing on female-specific health outcomes in space, and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by addressing historic underrepresentation and research gaps. It also advances SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) via Artemis and AI-enabled research, and SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships) through calls for expanded research capacity and collaboration. However, the chapter highlights a critical gap: insufficient female-specific data currently limits progress toward these goals and underscores the need for targeted investment and studies before AI and technological advances can fully deliver.

This chapter explores how rehabilitation and socially assistive robotics improve therapy for neurological conditions and older adults, addressing growing needs from aging populations and pandemic-driven isolation. By advancing innovative healthcare technologies and fostering collaboration, these solutions support SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through better rehabilitation outcomes and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by driving technological progress in clinical care.

The content of Chapter 1, which provides an overview of geothermal resources, drilling, engineering, power generation, costs, and sustainability, aligns with various UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by promoting the utilization of geothermal energy for sustainable power generation and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering innovation and advancements in geothermal technology and infrastructure.

This chapter on geothermal energy supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 11, and 13 by providing foundational knowledge on geothermal resources, engineering practices, and sustainability, contributing to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, sustainable urban development, and climate action.