I think many of us have this image of "robots = factories, kind of inorganic feeling" 💭 But recently, robots that can clean, exercise with you, and even care for elderly parents have been appearing 😮💨
At first I was like, "Wait, they can do that too?" and felt a bit dazed, but when I looked into it properly, it seems they're being considered quite seriously ✨
List of What Robots Can Do 📋
- Cleaning and tidying: Not just cleaning the house, but apparently there are types that can reach even small, detailed spots 🧹
- Exercise support together: They guide you through exercises and watch over you, helping you move your body without overexertion 🤸♀️
- Health management and monitoring: They monitor elderly people's physical condition, notify you if something seems wrong, and can even be conversation partners 💬
This sounds super convenient, but you'd naturally feel uneasy thinking, "Is it really okay to leave family care to robots?" 🥺
Points I Noticed 🤔
First, robots can work 24/7 and don't get tired, so they seem pretty reliable for monitoring purposes ✨ But on the flip side, they're still not great at understanding human emotions and subtle cues 💡
For example, they might not easily notice subtle changes like "They seem a bit lonely today" or "They're less energetic than usual." Thinking about that, I feel like completely relying on robots alone might still be difficult 👀
So, What's the Best Way to Use Them? 🍓
Personally, I think "using robots as assistants to human care" is probably the best approach ✨
If robots handle cleaning and exercise support, then family members can spend more time having deep conversations and enjoying quality time together 💗
Plus, if they can notify you immediately when something happens, that would definitely increase peace of mind 💡
When you think about it, the day when robots enter our homes is really just around the corner 😆💭
While they have their convenient aspects, there are still many areas where "human hands" are needed — that's my honest feeling 🌸
I'm kind of looking forward to seeing how they evolve from here ✨
Hatena
Comments
ロバート
Having seen nursing homes, I think this might be the best option.
クリス
Elderly care robots probably won't be trusted at first, but eventually they'll become as normal as seatbelts or ATMs. The important thing is whether they help human caregivers or replace them.
グレース
What we really should consider is whether robots can be trusted with the elderly.
ミア
I'm a full-time caregiver for my partner who has chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. While struggling to meet my own care needs, I want to support her as long as possible. So if robots can improve care quality, I'm all for it.
リリー
In the old days, the UK properly invested in social support for care and prevention, but now they're neglecting it, poverty is increasing, and the government is trying to cut support - it's really disappointing.
クロエ
Just to be clear, currently robots can't actually clean, exercise, or provide care, but the idea isn't bad.
サム
I've seen this (the linked work) before...
レオ
If asked 'Do you trust robots?' I'd say I trust them more than doing nothing. I'd keep expectations low and maybe set up my home to be robot-friendly.
ジョージ
Honestly, I'd trust a robot more than the average nurse.
ハンナ
The care field tends to attract extreme personalities - it's like half saints and half psychopaths...
グレース
I'd use one if it works offline without subscriptions, but I'd hate for it to fail when needed. Theoretically it seems good for the elderly, but I don't trust for-profit companies with this.
サラ
Many elderly people can't even handle self-checkout and get angry, so I doubt robot care would be immediately accepted.
リリー
In England, there's a shortage of 130,000 care workers, leaving about 2 million people over 65 without adequate care. By 2050, one in four people will be over 65, increasing the burden. That's why we need robots.
ベン
The '-' in the title isn't necessary. When reading it, I thought the robot was cleaning and exercising itself while providing care. Lately, AI-generated articles overuse dashes, and I think many people are copying that style.
ワット
The form should follow function - it doesn't need to look human. More practical designs would be better.
エイダン
It's interesting that robots can exercise. I guess they need to stay healthy to support the elderly.
