Circuits of Care
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By 2036, one in three Japanese will be over 65. Confronting a shrinking workforce, Japan launched the Robot Revolution Initiative. "Circuits of Care" follows anthropologist David Prendergast meeting researchers creating assistive tech for older adults. From cybernetic walkers to companion robots, elders and caregivers share the practical benefits, new problems, and unexpected relationships that blossom.
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