Robots making inroads in the home, study finds

Robots making inroads in the home, study finds

WASHINGTON -- As the U.S. population ages, proponents of robotics technology are finding growing acceptance of robotics technology to assist with household chores.

A study by Georgia Tech researchers released this week found growing acceptance of “assistive robotic” help over human assistance for performing routine but taxing chores like cleaning, laundering and taking out the trash. The survey of respondents ages 65 to 93 found a willingness to adopt robotics technology for 48 common household tasks.

Respondents were less enthusiastic about robotic assistance with personal care like getting dressed and eating or social activities.

“The people we interviewed were very enthusiastic and optimistic about robots in their daily lives,” said Georgia Tech researcher Cory-Ann Smarr. “They were also very particular in their preferences, something that can assist researchers as they determine what to design and introduce in the home.”

The results of the robotics study were presented this week at a meeting of the Human Factors Ergonomics Society in Boston.


(Source: Georgia Tech)

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