tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309929059139673041.post2510928861627759303..comments2024-03-29T06:06:58.796+03:00Comments on Daas Torah - Issues of Jewish Identity: Robots encourage women to have babies in JapanDaas Torahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252904288544083215noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309929059139673041.post-44856409584310295762010-06-25T20:32:23.268+03:002010-06-25T20:32:23.268+03:00Here's an article about robotic intervention a...Here's an article about robotic intervention at the other end of the lifecycle, also coming out of Japan:<br /><br />http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704463504575301051844937276.html<br /><br />It describes "Paro," a robotic stuffed animal (in the form of a baby seal) that responds to touch (and sound?) cues. It is made for the purpose of serving as a low-maintenance pet surrogate for the elderly. <br /><br />Here's a video of it in action:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx8mv87e6wEIsamu Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614763599843605334noreply@blogger.com