The Best Is Yet To Be

What is the name of the interactive humanoid robot developed in Cornell University?

• Robear

• Hug

• Pepper

• Paro

Which one is Pepper, the interactive robot?

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Who is this?

• Robear

• Hug

• Pepper

• Paro

Who is this?

• Robear

• Hug

• Pepper

• Paro

How much did the Japanese government spend on research and development for care robots in 2018?

• $1 billion

• $500 million

• $300 million

• $100 million

What was one of the main reasons for developing care robots in Japan?

• To create a new video game

• To replace all human workers

• To entertain children

• To fill the shortage of care workers

What problem did the Hug robot face in the nursing care home?

• Residents were afraid of it

• It was cumbersome and time-consuming to use

• It broke down frequently

• It was too expensive to maintain

What did the author suggest as an alternative to using care robots?

• Building more robots

• Paying care workers more and improving working conditions

• Reducing the number of care facilities

• Using only technology for care

What is meant by 'negativity bias'?

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  A tendency to focus on positive news.

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  A tendency to only watch entertainment news.

• A tendency to pay more attention to negative events.

• A tendency to ignore all news.

How does news coverage affect people's perception of risk?

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  It makes them more aware of safe places.

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  It can lead to miscalculations about risks.

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  It only affects people who are directly involved.

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  It has no effect on their perception of risk.