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In 10 years, robots may be able to help out around the house. But I don’t necessarily know that robots should do everything.

Saturday 21st June, 05:00 AM JST

Yoichi Takamoto, CEO of robot manufacturer Tmsuk, on whether so-called “intelligent service robots” will penetrate the average home. (AP)

2 Comments

  • borscht at 09:19 AM JST - 21st June

    For the non-ambulatory elderly citizens of Japan - an increasing amount - that the government wants to ignore, these robots will be a godsend. Especially for the homebound elderly living alone.

    However, for the physically-able younger population, I think doing daily chores is a good thing. It teaches time management and organizational skills that are easily put to use in other areas of life. If a robot always did your dishes, would you be more productive or would you spend more time vegging out in front of your computer writing nasty comments online to news sites?

  • EurajReturns at 10:02 AM JST - 22nd June

    It teaches time management and organizational skills that are easily put to use in other areas of life.

    And of course, keeps maids, butlers and all the other service workers in their jobs.

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