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Botcare

A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Sarah Dunant asks if 'Botcare' is the way ahead for looking after a growing elderly population.

"Cute mobile machines with arms, hands and big friendly eyes reminding you to take your next pill... or lifting people in and out of wheelchairs" - is this the way to look after a growing elderly population?

Sarah Dunant reflects on the crisis in care for the elderly and wonders if artificial intelligence can provide a satisfactory answer.

Producer: Adele Armstrong.

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10 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Jun 2018 23:50

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  • Fri 8 Jun 2018 20:50
  • Sun 10 Jun 2018 08:48
  • Sun 10 Jun 2018 23:50

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