Key points from article :
A future of robotic carers is closer than we may realise.
Growing population of elderly people will require assistance with their daily lives.
Japan is facing a predicted shortfall of 370,000 caregivers by 2025.
Next generation of collaborative robots (cobots) will be made from softer materials.
Stiffness-controllable robots will ensure safe interaction with humans.
Will we want our robotic carers to look human?
Ceiling-mounted rail systems (e.g. Chiron) would avoid complexity of navigating home clutter.
