Aged care robots

The shortage of carers for an ageing population is driving the development of robotic care for the elderly.

Robots can have therapeutic benefits and improve independence for some elderly people but there are deep ethical issues around the use of machines for personal care and nursing.

How far should the use of robots go in aged care?

Read more at: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/2016-03-22/7256014