ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY AS CLOSE COMPANIONS FOR THE ELDERLY IN JAPAN
Keywords:
Elderly, robots, artificial intelligence, aging society, caregiving technology, JapanAbstract
This article explores how robotic technologies are becoming close companions for the elderly in Japan, where the aging population is rapidly increasing. It addresses the challenges faced by elderly individuals, such as loneliness, physical limitations, and social isolation. The study discusses the importance of emotional support provided by robots, the risks of overdependence, and the ethical considerations surrounding robot-human relationships. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes the role of robotics not as a replacement for human interaction but as a supportive tool that complements social and emotional well-being.
References
1. How Do the People Who Made Japan What It Is Today Live Now?
2. Old Age and the Modern World: Current Conditions and Development Prospects
Journals & Newspapers:
1. Journal of the Japan Gerontological Society(⽇本⽼年学会誌)
2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (厚⽣労働省)
3. The Current State and Future of Caregiving Robots (介護ロボットの現状と未来)
4. Nikkei Technology Online(⽇経テクノロジーオンライン)
Books:
1. Robotics for Care: Challenges and Prospects of Elderly Support Technologies
2. Use of ICT in an Aging Society: Issues and Opportunities
3. Elderly Care and Technology: Reflections from an Ethical Perspective