Robot promoters look to Social Security set
‘Robots for the elderly were one of the hot topics at the RoboNexus conference here on Saturday, as robot advocates and start-up companies consider new frontiers for robots in the home.
The Roomba vacuum cleaner has shown there’s a market for smart machines performing household tasks. But the next generation of domestic helper machines will be far more capable, handling tasks ranging from cooking dinner to cleaning the litter box, predicted robotics consultant and author Joanne Pransky.
“In 25 years, I don’t think we’ll have to do any of the household chores unless we want to,” she said. “If you cook, it’ll be a hobby, not something you have to do.”
Such robotic assistance would be especially helpful for elderly people with diminishing physical skills, Pransky said, allowing them to live independently longer.’
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