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home help robots

Marianne72

I read BBC news today about help robots in care homes. I would love a care robot in my home.  A humanoid robot that stands in the corner and interacts when I want conversation, helps me get up from a chair, peels the veg. etc. What do you think? Orwellian nightmare or urban boon?

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  • The technology is nowhere near the point where you will have a robot doing anything physical (like preparing a meal or cleaning).

    If you want a "robot" for emotional support then that is something that is currently available.

    Maybe in 30 years it will be possible (although probably very expensive).

    The BBC News report is about research into the possibility of creating a robot that can carry out physical tasks and the problem of being able to pick up and manipulate objects and they have a long way to go.

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  • The technology is nowhere near the point where you will have a robot doing anything physical (like preparing a meal or cleaning).

    If you want a "robot" for emotional support then that is something that is currently available.

    Maybe in 30 years it will be possible (although probably very expensive).

    The BBC News report is about research into the possibility of creating a robot that can carry out physical tasks and the problem of being able to pick up and manipulate objects and they have a long way to go.

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