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Q: Are robots currently used in elder care?

Yes, robots help seniors with companionship and movement, reminding them to take medicine. This is mostly happening in Japan and some parts of Europe. While acceptance is still sluggish, these robots provide seniors more freedom and make caregivers' jobs easier.

Q: What tasks can robots handle for seniors?

Robots can aid seniors with everyday tasks, including lifting, moving around, reminding them to take their medicine, keeping them company, and keeping an eye on their safety. They help older people be comfortable and independent at home while making it easier for caregivers to do their jobs.

Q: Can robots replace human caregivers?

Robots can't fully replace human caregivers because they don't have empathy or emotional support. Even when they are helpful for tasks and monitoring still seniors want to communicate with other individuals and receive care from human caregivers.

Q: How much do elderly care robots cost?

Elder care robots can cost anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on their appearance. Most families can't afford high-tech models that have AI monitoring.

Q: What's the future of robots in caregiving?

In the future, robots will be used more often in caregiving to help with routine tasks and remind people to take their medicine. However, because they require emotional and social support, they will only be used to help human caregivers, not replace them.