Robots popular with older adults

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Older people struggle with robots far less than previously thought. Image: Anne
Older people struggle with robots far less than previously thought. Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Psychologists study relationships between humans and machines

A world without robots is now almost inconceivable. Not only do they take on important tasks in production processes, they are also increasingly being used in the service sector. For example, machines created to resemble humans - known as androids - are helping to care for elderly people. However, this development conflicts with the preconception that senior citizens are rather hostile to technology and would be sceptical about a robot. ...

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