Robot Helpers----Senlong Jiang

In Japan, robot-led weddings, robot factory workers and even squeaky robot pets are all fine and good. But in-home helper bots, which are the main goal of many robotics research projects, are anything but widespread, even in that robo-friendly country. Apparently old people and sick people, even in Japan, still prefer that human touch.
       
Not similarly with traditional robot hepler, this one focus on nursing home attendants or in-home care providers. The robot could detect how well you are and make a plan to take care of your health. It is more convenient for old patient that they could take the physical examination at home and get the latest data of healthy situation.
       
Cute, pet-like robot companions have sold modestly well, the BBC notes – more than 1,000 Paro baby seal 'bots are in Japanese nursing homes and hospitals, as well as private homes. This is not a staggering figure, but that could be because of its $2,800 price tag.

However, not everyone prefer the Healthy Robot Helpers. Even lots of patients said: “We want humans caring for us, not machines.”


http://www.popsci.com.au/2011/02/some-japanese-patients-shun-robot-helpers-throwing-high-tech-future-of-elder-care-into-doubt/