The mobility of the disabled and elderly. I do not think the future holds a scenario where people will be bed-ridden. I feel that with assistant robots and advanced (small) personal transports people will be able to remain mobile and independent for much longer. If the society they live in is not too violent or corrupted, these people may also be able to be part of mainstream society. Robots on the factory floor Walking tall with robotic legs Hope for parents–robotic legs Honda’s self-balancing U3-X electric unicycle–I’ve seen one of these embedded in a car door because they are so small. I also feel that public transport will also change and with that will come a new age for the elderly and disabled, who can take their personal transports (and possibly robots) with them. Robots Personal Rapid Trasport It is often thought that bowl problems (defecating and lack of control of urination) and general hygiene issues will stop people from from being mobile or participating in main stream society.
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