The Elderly: A Robotic Analysis

In my opinion, we should embrace and welcome robots into our daily lives because they improve our society in various ways. Some of the ways our society has benefited from the creation of robots include transportation, home maintenance, home assistance, education, security, entertainment, disabled assisted living, and even elderly assisted living. In the article The Future of Robot Caregivers, the author, Louise Aronson, states that the idea of robot caregivers shouldn’t be as threatening as most people perceive. She also states that our society as whole, not just the elderly, will benefit greatly in many aspects. For example, Aronson begins by mentioning that caregiving is a difficult job and that “it is work that many people either can’t or

Robotics can be virtual and/or mechanical objects that we use in everyday activities. Even though robots have been around since 1960’s. In the healthcare field we have become more dependent upon them since the 1980 's. Robots have been used to assist people in varies everyday task in laboratories and operating rooms. Some examples their usage are intervention with giving medication, assisting kids with autism, transferring and lifting patients. Although robots have made some of the healthcare fields task easier there can be questions with such technology which can impact ethical policy and non-human touch.

Robots have been useful to humans since the past. They’re made to make human life easier. Since early times people have been dreaming of making robots and different people have made different kinds of robots. Robots has been useful in the past, they’re now useful in present-time, and they’re going to be useful in the future.

In “Alone Together: The Robotic Movement,” Sherry Turkle explains some of the negative effects that robots are having on our lives. She also explains how they can have a negative effect on our daily lives without us even noticing. I am someone who knows a great deal about technology, however I had no idea that close human-robot interaction was happening at such an inappropriate level. There are many different examples Turkle uses in the article, however, I will only talk about two. I agree with Turkle not only that there are ethical problems with human-robot interaction but also that a lot of other forms of technology might be doing more harm than good.

The author's purpose of this essay is contemplating whether or not laws should be made protecting robots. Throughout the essay he uses evidence from scientists who have dones tests, and it shows how people act.

The problem is that humans are essentially allowing robotic pets to replace their own/real pets. One can wonder how anyone would want a robotic pet that will never show any real “true emotions”. As Frank Mullin states, “Would the owner still feel pride, knowing in the back of her mind that the aloofness was coded into the cat by some computer programmer?” (“Love in the Time of Robots”). Mr. Mullin goes on to explain that the love and emotion a person sees from a robotic pet is not the same as having an actual pet care for one. For example, one feels a sense of self-importance when a real pet actually loves them for who they are, and not just because it was “created to”. Even so, humans still seem to love these robots. In the 2001 video, “Pleo: Robot, pet or both?”, the host expressed his unconscious feeling of love towards Pleo. Judging by Pleo’s easy going manner, it is not hard to see how he did. At the same time, Frank Mullin pleads, “It might be worthwhile to ask whether giving love to something that cannot love you back is truly a friendship at all.” Although these robotic pets might seem to provide one with affection, their love will never amount to the true love one feels through person to person or person to animal communication in today’s

Jerry West’s article “Robots on Earth” talks about robots that, unlike books or movies, aid people simplifying their lives and health. As robots don’t need specific conditions; they are perfect for performing jobs that might be harmful to humans. Like the R2 humanoid at the International Space Station, which completes dangerous and mundane tasks for astronauts and frees their time. They also boost our health; they are working with scientists to create an exoskeleton for quadriplegic people. Robots aren’t evil, they’re useful machines that have so much to offer and make our lives safer.lives

Turkle speaks about her occupation at MIT where analysts experiment with robots by propelling its capacity to be instructors, home associates and closest companions which focuses on specific age groups but particularly to the elderly (2015). According to statistics there is no position available in this field to take care of the old due to the population of less younger people. Therefore, researchers at MIT trusts the making of ‘caring machines’. For this reason, Turkle indicates roboticists are not by any means the only individuals with this thought, there has been chatter from others that is not in the robotic world (2015). Therefore, humans trust the idea of having robots taking care of the elderly rather than people. The reasons is that humans are thought to be cruel where the overseer can steal or be abusive (Turkle 2015). Strangely enough, this shows grown ups have turned out to be so contributed with technology, believing a robot can talk and care a for a person. Additionally, it demonstrates a discrimination against mankind, due to not trusting the ability of a human being. Furthermore, this creates the lack of living life and facing reality. As a result, artificial intelligence has driven into the adults’ minds where they trust that contact with robots is great yet it is definitely

The Vasteras Giraff is a new breakthrough in the healthcare industry. Through new innovation that has been developed by Giraff Technologies of Sweden, communication could be changed forever. This device is essentially a mobile communication tool with wheels, a camera, and a monitor—all remote controlled. Think of it as a two-way video communication system on wheels. Its main function is to provide the housebound or elderly with a communication system. I believe this device is a positive solution to an ongoing problem as the population continues to age, and there is more need for home healthcare. This robot helps elderly people communicate with the outside world without leaving their home.

Evidence on the physiological effect of pets documented reveal that when a pet is introduced into a nursing home, the residents become more alert and others even smile back instantly. If the pet is allowed to stay with them, the residents who previously were physically aggressive became calm and allowed company. Some residents at the nursing homes do not get visitors regularly or at all thus pets seems to kill this loneliness and provide the love and attention that is key to survival and happiness. The reason dogs are appreciated by patients and residents at nursing home is because dogs do not see a broken arm or the ugly scars; all they want is to be shown love and attention which is reciprocated (Holistic therapy.com, 2010).

Of all the households that have pets it was found that 63.2% considered their pets to be family and 35.8% considered their pets to be close companions CITATION The17 \l 1033 (States, 2017). Taking these numbers into consideration, it can easily be seen how attachments and strong feelings of protection or love could develop towards pets. Starting at a young age and throughout childhood, it is likely that pets were always closely involved. Assisting children when parents weren’t around by helping to ease any separation anxiety that might occur, building companionship between child and pet to develop positive self-image, and also creating an emotional attachment to later be able to build stronger relationships with peopleCITATION Law16 \l 1033 (Robinson & Segal, 2016). A dissertation written by Theresa Evans Reynolds (1999), further describes the relationship that adults and pets have. She explains how pets provide companionship, protection, acceptance, love, loyalty, relaxation, an outlet for playfulness and even the ability to nurture something. She goes on to clarify that the relationships between pets and adults is not to replace human relationships, but rather to enhance them. It was also found in her studies that adults like to verbally confide in their pets, giving a perception that the animal is empathetic (Reynolds, 1999). In elderly people’s lives, pets are just as important. They help to prevent loneliness and encourage social behavior. Therefore, pets have a great effect on the development and enhancement of relationships. Having strong and healthy relationships always improve the overall quality of one’s life. The quality of life of an individual refers to how happy a person is, how satisfied they are with life, and how positive their outlook for the future is. This is all impacted by

Some research studies have found that people who have a pet have healthier hearts and lives. People usually can stay home sick less for a long if owning a pet as a part of the family. Few more significance of having a pet at home are taking fewer visits to the doctor, doing directed exercise, and less depression. It is suggested that the best solution of loneliness feeling is to own and take an intensive care of a pet. There is also a powerful encounter on allergies, asthma, communal backing, and social cooperation with other people. Some research indicates improvements in behavioral changes of psychotic personalities owned people because of owning a pet. Considering the old person, animals provide mental health benefits as well as relief social

These robots are known as the ICub, and excel at interacting with the human population safely. One of these robots, known as Molly, exists in Bristol, England (Honigsbaum). This small combination of metals, wires, and computer components actually helps the elderly with simple tasks that they would ordinarily need help with. In addition to helping the elderly, the ICub can also help clean the work space of individuals. Simon, an upper-body humanoid, assists in moving a variety of items and cleaning workspaces. This robot was developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and statistics state that, “Simon could tell with close to 80% accuracy whether someone was paying attention or ignoring him.” This proves that it is indeed possible to create helpful machines that can also interact with humans through the regulation and extra development of artificial intelligences. All of the activities that the ICub Robots partake in are completely beneficial to the global society and will have a large impact on the culture of the world as a whole. An added plus to the push for technological development is that countries can use these advancements as a way to better the future of their state. These nations can accomplish this through the integration of robotic aids into their school systems. An instance in which this concept is used occurs in the Connecticut school system. Through Project D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R middle school students

In this period of time pets are also can be very helpful in finding a new purpose in life. With pet elderly can stay socially and physically active by going for a walk and socialize with other pet’s owners, they can feel that they needed by someone and feel happier with someone meeting them by the front door. Pet can provide a comfort after elderly person suffers a loss of a very close friends or a loved one. Elderly people feel lonely more often so a pet can keep a company. Some people even talk to a pet – this can help to go through some problems they experience.

Domestic robots or service robots are machines designed to accomplish household chores. These robots are slowly becoming more and more popular in our growing world. “Starting from humble beginnings in the middle of the twentieth century, the field has seen great successes in