Scientist is
creating robots that can help to look after elderly ones at homes or anywhere
they are. It is believe that if these humanoid robots are developed with
cultural awareness, they will in taking care of elder ones.
The team said they
are working on a £2m project to develop versatile robots which can aid everyday
task, like taking tablets, as well as
offering companionship.
These robots are named Pepper robots
which would be developed by the scientist from Middlesex University and
University of Bedfordshire. This programme is supported by Japanese government
and European Union and they will conclude the researches within the three years
"In the UK alone, 15,000 people are over 100 years of
age and this figure will only increase.
“Assistive, intelligent robots for older people could relieve pressures in
hospitals and care homes as well as improving care delivery at home and
promoting independent living for the elderly.
“It is not a question of replacing
human support but enhancing and complementing existing care.”
She added: "We are starting with care homes and with
people who are semi-independent living in sheltered housing, but we do believe
that in the future the robots would become acceptable for people to have in
their own homes."
Amit Humar Pandey, the company’s
chief scientist, said they want to build such robots which can work according
to environment and with human being in harmony in order to make earth a happier
and safer place, the BBC reported
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