Robots Will Be Provided To Elderly New Yorkers To Help Relieve Loneliness

[rcjordan]

https://knovhov.com/robots-will-be-provided-to-elderly-new-yorkers/

[littleman]

First thought after seeing it:  Oh man, they are giving lonely seniors talking lamp shades.

[rcjordan]

I think I posted a couple of years ago about this robot being tested in extended living facilities. Looks like it is gaining traction.

>lamp shade

I agree, "robot" isn't the right genre.  More of a voice assistant for the lonely.