1.4 wsc#25

What is the primary purpose of Paro, the robotic seal?

• To monitor vital signs

• To provide therapy and social interaction

• To clean care facilities

• To entertain staff

Why are robotic companions particularly useful in Japan?

• High urban population density

• Japan’s aging society and rising solo dwellers

• Advanced robotics industry

• Traditional family structures

How does Paro encourage social interaction among elderly residents?

• By performing music concerts

• By acting as a conversation starter and responding to interaction

• By giving medical advice

• By connecting to the internet

Which robot is designed to allow projection of family members’ faces?

• Pepper

• Paro

• Telenoid R1

• Aibo

What societal issue does kodokushi describe?

• Elderly people living in care facilities

• People dying alone and remaining undiscovered

• Lack of robots in homes

• Overpopulation in cities

How have Sony’s Aibo robotic dogs influenced owners?

• Encouraged exercise

• Inspired emotional bonds strong enough to hold funerals

• Reduced work hours

• Increased social gatherings

Why might younger Japanese men prefer virtual companions like Gatebox?

• They enjoy advanced technology

• Long work hours and social pressures reduce human relationships

• They dislike real pets

• They prefer anime aesthetics

Pepper is used for what type of activity in Silver Wing care facilities?

• Cooking meals

• Midday exercise sessions

• Teaching language skills

• Cleaning

Which factor has NOT contributed to the rise of loneliness in Japan?

• Aging population

• Increased solo living

• Long work hours

• Decline in robotics technology

Which of the following is an advantage of robotic companionship?

• Eliminates the need for human contact

• Provides consistent emotional support and social facilitation

• Solves all societal loneliness problems

• Replaces family entirely