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Technology, aging and progression: from amulets to robots

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Messy Realities - the Secret Life of Technology
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Discussions about the protective powers of amulets, alarms and jewellery are interrupted by the arrival of a cuddly robot.
Researchers, Museum facilitators and community members discuss the concerns of using technology to support ageing populations. Dr George Leeson of Oxford’s Institute of Population Ageing introduces the group to Paro, a therapeutic robot, created by Professor Takanori Shibata.

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Messy Realities - the Secret Life of Technology
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Gemma Hughes
Caitlin Pilbeam
Jozie Kettle
George Leeson
Beth McDougall
Sheila
Jean
Keywords
ageing
therapeutic robots
pendant alarms
amulets
Department: Pitt Rivers Museum
Date Added: 12/11/2019
Duration: 00:42:34

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