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Originally posted by AtW View PostI was told in confidence that one of the mods is actually a robot...Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostThis is the one area that is least likely to be overtaken by robots.
AI + Video surveillance + robot waiters + robot cleaners + robot hoists.
Only need one or two care assistants for 50 people. Strap them into the hoists and away you go.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostCourse it will. Just strap the naked old people down on a conveyor belt in a suitable position and smaller versions of those car-making robots could do the necessaries.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostI was told in confidence that one of the mods is actually a robot...…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostRobot care workers. "Ageing population crisis" fixed.Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostThis is the one area that is least likely to be overtaken by robots.
Actually, this is closer than you think. I went to a BCS lecture at Hertfordshire University a couple of years ago and a care robot was highlighted as a major use case for robotics in the next 10-15 years. Apparently a good proportion of older care home residents enjoy interactions with robots.
Robot House opens its doors to UK students | University of Hertfordshire
The Japanese, as the most aged population in the world, are leading the way on this.
Development of care robots growing in aging Japan | The Japan TimesComment
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Lets get back to pre-industrial revolution times...
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostLets get back to pre-industrial revolution times...
First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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