[ExI] AI robot dolls charm their way into nursing the elderly

[MB]

Hmm.  I'm an old person and I'm having a hard time identifying with the
people in the video.  I'd rather talk to my cat. The dolls remind me of
the ugly Cabbage Patch doll my daughter had many years ago. Maybe it's
just me. I've never liked dolls, much preferring teddybears, warm fuzzies.

However... I do thank my car for taking me places and getting me safely
home, so there's no telling what I might be pleased with next year! ;)

MB

On Sun, August 31, 2025 11:15, BillK via extropy-chat wrote:
>
> These care robots are not like the robots you are thinking of.  :)
> Think instead of a cloth doll that contains some smartphone-level
> technology.
> They cost less than 2,000 dollars. The cost is recovered by allowing a
> social worker to manage a larger number of patients.
> Both patients and social workers are enthusiastic supporters.
> To see what they are like, there is a 3-minute video here:
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c0Z_xQRRxQ>
>
> BillK
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