Quiz on Japan's Loneliness Epidemic

What is the name of the robotic seal mentioned in the article?

• Telenoid

• Pepper

• Aibo

• Paro

How many Japanese people over 65 are estimated to live alone?

• 10 million

• 12 million

• 6.24 million

• 3 million

What term is used for people dying alone in Japan?

• Sukiyaki

• Karoshi

• Hikikomori

• Kodokushi

What is the main purpose of robots like Paro?

• To provide companionship

• To teach children

• To clean homes

• To cook meals

What is the term for death by overwork in Japan?

• Kodokushi

• Karoshi

• Hikikomori

• Sukiyaki

What percentage of Japan's population is expected to live alone by 2040?

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

Which company produces the Pepper robot?

• Softbank Robotics

• Microsoft

• Apple

• Sony

What is the name of the humanoid robot designed for companionship?

• Aibo

• Paro

• Pepper

• Telenoid

What is the name of the virtual companion developed for younger men?

• Gatebox

• Aibo

• Paro

• Pepper

What is the estimated number of hikikomori aged 16 to 39 in Japan?

• 1 million

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000