Quiz on Japan's Experiment in Automating Eldercare

What is the name of the interactive humanoid robot mentioned in the text?

• Hug

• Pepper

• Paro

• Robear

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

• $300 million

• $1 billion

• $500 million

• $100 million

What is one reason Japan is developing care robots?

• To entertain children

• To reduce technology costs

• To fill the shortage of care workers

• To replace all human workers

What type of robot is Paro designed to be?

• A lifting robot

• A robotic seal

• A cleaning robot

• A humanoid robot

What was a major issue with the Hug robot?

• It broke easily

• It was cumbersome to use

• It was too heavy to lift

• It was too expensive

What did care workers have to do to get residents to participate with Pepper?

• Use a different robot

• Ignore the robot

• Stand next to the robot

• Leave the room

What did the staff find difficult about using Paro?

• It was too loud

• It required constant monitoring

• It was too small

• It broke down often

What percentage of elder-care institutions in Japan reported using care robots in 2019?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 5%

What is one potential future scenario for care robots mentioned in the text?

• Larger care facilities with less skilled workers

• Fewer people will need care

• Robots will replace all human workers

• More skilled workers will be hired

What is a concern about the jobs created by robots according to Alan Winfield?

• They are well-paying

• They are mostly enjoyable

• They are often low-quality jobs

• They require advanced skills