Today's Close-Up S2025E52 - AI Robot Revolution: Impact on Caregiving

From serving as conversation partners for the elderly to helping people walk again, AI robots are revolutionizing nursing care in Japan. The industry is facing a severe labor shortage, but the robots are helping to ease the burden on overtaxed caregivers and doctors. One expert says this is just the first step in the wider introduction of AI robots to our daily lives. As software capabilities catch up with existing hardware, it could be a matter of time before we see general-purpose humanoid robots at shops, offices, and even in our homes. We bring you the latest on the progress of AI robots.