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Toshiba’s Robot To Become Caretaker For Elderly Folks

Japan is facing a problem of greying population. To counter the problem of lack of caretakers for old folks, Tobshiba has designed the ApriAttenda.

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The robot can open doors, handle trays and drinks and comes equipped with cameras in its three-fingered hands. The robot is designed in mind to be a suitable caretakers for the elderly.

Source: Dvice

Somehow I have doubts about this robot. What if it goes berserk and start attacking those poor defenseless old folks instead?

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2 Responses to Toshiba’s Robot To Become Caretaker For Elderly Folks

  1. Dee says:

    “hello elderly person, i am here to grab water from fridge for u” that thing looks freaky as shit

  2. dood says:

    Its a Cylon !