Will robots help the elderly in the near future?

The answer is a resounding yes, at least by looking at the news reported by Komo News, in the article here:

http://www.komonews.com/news/offbeat/Robocoach-Your-cybernetic-personal-trainer-336440471.html

A collaborative idea from Singapore's IDA and MSF, Robocoach was developed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP). The robot is part of a larger effort to help various segments of society including seniors, enhance their quality of life through infocomm.

Due to the rise in the ageing population, there has also been high demand for healthcare and eldercare professionals.

The first Robocoach is currently being tested at a Senior Activity Centre (SAC), the Lions Befrienders.

Trained volunteers are also present to help seniors during the routine. This exercise robot, has been well received by seniors who have been able to enjoy physical exercise in a novel way, while enhancing cognitive abilities.

This is very interesting for me, as in my novel, The Strangers, robots such as Otto, and cyborgs such as Reginald the parrot and 2 human cyborgs, are employed to help the ageing population with various tasks.

Their mission extends well beyond basic help - this is science fiction and everything is possible!

It's so exciting to see how my vision of the future is slowly becoming reality.

Do let me know if any cyborgs come out …I might wish to interview them!

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