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The article inadvertently shows what robots should be doing, which is helping them physically. For the very elderly, simple everyday things like stairs, carryin
by martythemaniak 5y ago
The article inadvertently shows what robots should be doing, which is helping them physically. For the very elderly, simple everyday things like stairs, carrying things, reaching for things, etc become either impossible or very risky.
I know we don't have this today, but improved battery tech, better control systems (ie magnifying small movements) or neural implants etc may allow us to tackle this in the future. What many elderly need is a sort of prosthetic mecha suit that lets them do everyday things we take for granted. Throw in a self a self driving car and a simple thing like visiting your family an hour away and cooking them a meal suddenly becomes possible.
- CryptoPunk 5y agoRobots to help with physical tasks, and AI (which could be embodied by the robot) to help with loneliness and intellectual tasks, ranging from everything from life strategy counselling, to day planning, to basic data entry.
- nradov 5y agoThere are valid use cases for robots in elder care. But most elderly people would be better off if they spent their money on a gym membership and personal training sessions so that they can continue climbing stairs and carrying things longer. Muscular atrophy is a huge risk and once a person loses the ability to do basic physical activities they usually die soon.