For many people, the future inspires nightmare visions of a "robopocalypse," a time when humans become subjugated by their own creations: robot overlords that possess superior physical and ...

Home-care robots hold significant potential in empowering older adults. Researchers from Chiba University, Japan, assess factors influencing the willingness to use home-care robots among caregivers ...

* 80% would share data with doctors, but far fewer trust companies * Users value usefulness; developers //prioritize safety ...

Every time Beatrice publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...

(For related stories on ageing Japan, click on [nT31627]) By Masayuki Kitano TOKYO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - It looks like a washing machine on wheels, but the bulky contraption vacuuming the hallways of a ...

The rapidly increasing aging population will lead to a shortage of care providers in the future. While robotic technologies are a potential alternative, their widespread use is limited by poor ...