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Are robots the solution to Japan's care crisis?

Authors :
Wright, James
Source :
MIT Technology Review; Jan/Feb2023, Vol. 126 Issue 1, p70-74, 5p, 4 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article reports on the developments in the efforts in Japan to automate elder care through the use of robots. Also cited are the limitations in the abilities of care robots like Robear, the activities that the robots are designed for like assisting the elderly with mobility and exercise, helping them in taking a bath and using the toilet, and preventing falls, and how said robots are creating more problems rather than providing benefits.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2749649X
Volume :
126
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MIT Technology Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
160748235