Over the past 50 years, robots (become) a normal part of our everyday lives. They build cars in factories, clean up dirt in the house and deal with bombs in war zones. However, some (invent) are trying to create a future where robots not only do our boring and dangerous jobs but also become part of our families.
A Japanese Yobotics company introduced LOVOT, robot that weighs as much as a baby and looks like a mix between a penguin a bear. Though LOVOT cannot build a car, it can build a relationship with its owner and provide love and companionship. In fact, LOVOT is just one of the (late) robots meant to help those who feel lonely.
Robots like LOVOT are being developed at the perfect time. Many countries have "aging societies" with the populations of old people (outweigh) young people, resulting in more people who need not only assistance with things like getting (dress) and cooking meals but also friendship and love. Additionally, it is predicted around 40 percent of Japanese will be living alone by 2040, meaning loneliness among younger populations may also increase (significant). However, if LOVOT can give us all the affection we get pets without any of the mess or regular care, we might not be so lonely after all.
