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"Socially assistive" personal robots
Bandit II, a socially assistive robot developed by the University of Southern California. Image shows upper torso, head and arms of a human shaped robot on top of motorized cart.
Wireless technologies are being used to create robots to assist children with autism and other people with disabilities.
In the process, these machines are becoming like companions for many users, even offering an occasional hug, according to a recent article in the Washington Post.
As these technologies continue to improve - and prices come down – robots may take on more tasks.
Do you think this is a healthy thing? How could your own personal robot help you in your daily life?
Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/09/AR2009030902247.html
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