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Robots have become part of daily life in Japan and now they look to be the solution to a national problem. Armies of these metal creatures are being developed to provide care for the elderly.

In the past, three generations of a Japanese family would live together. Yet as this lifestyle becomes more rare, fewer people are left supporting Japan s elders. So scientists are developing RiMan, the newest prototype of the care robot. RiMan can see, hear and assess a person s health, but he still needs tweaking. Currently he is unable to express any emotion , but things are set to change.

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