2.8 Elder-Care Robots Quiz

What is Robear designed to do?

• Provide emotional support

• Lift elderly people who need assistance

• Help with cognitive therapy

• Monitor elderly patients' heart rates

Why did Japan initially invest heavily in elder-care robots?

• To reduce the cost of human caregivers

• To avoid relying on foreign immigrant workers

• Due to a belief in robots' superiority over humans

• To replace doctors in elderly care

How much did the Japanese government spend on care robot research and development by 2018?

• Over $100 million

• Over $200 million

• Over $300 million

• Over $500 million

What is one of the main limitations of care robots in real-world usage?

• They require too much electricity

• They are too expensive to manufacture

• They often create more work for caregivers

• Elderly people are afraid of them

Why do some Japanese policymakers support the development of care robots?

• They believe robots can replace human caregivers entirely

• Robots can be exported as a major industry

• Japan has a cultural belief that robots have spirits

• Robots are more compassionate than humans

Which of the following is a robotic pet used for elderly care?

• Hug

• Robear

• Paro

• Pepper

What issue arose with the use of Hug in elderly care facilities?

• It malfunctioned frequently

• It required too much power

• It was too time-consuming to use

• It was too expensive to maintain

What was one unintended effect of using Paro?

• Residents ignored it

• Some residents became too attached to it

• It helped cure dementia

• It stopped working after a few weeks

What was the purpose of using Pepper in elderly care facilities?

• To entertain elderly residents

• To replace nurses

• To run exercise sessions

• To provide physical therapy

What problem emerged with using Pepper for exercise sessions?

• Residents found its voice too loud

• It could only run one type of exercise

• Caregivers still had to assist residents

• It would break down frequently