Would you trust a robot to take care of your grandma?

One of the driving forces of social, interactive robotics is the impending issue of labour shortage, which is projected as one of the major and inevitable consequence of the population ageing phenomenon. As previously discussed by Colin Lewis on the Robohub article, The world and its ageing workforce need robots, governments and institutions alike are emphasizing the fact that population ageing is a global concern, and that robotics could provide a means to address a number of social issues that come with it.

That includes developing personal robots that seniors can have at home, so that more seniors can enjoy independent living for a longer period of time without needing the assistance of a human nurse. But, for many years, experts have voiced their concerns about what type or use of robots is appropriate or should be allowed. Help us voice your opinion on this topic by participating in our short poll below.