Kameoka city in Kyoto introduced a parenting counseling robot, Robocot, at its community playground. When a parent asks a question over the microphone placed next to the robot, “What should I do when my baby won’t stop crying all over the n
See moreKameoka city in Kyoto introduced a parenting counseling robot, Robocot, at its community playground. When a parent asks a question over the microphone placed next to the robot, “What should I do when my baby won’t stop crying all over the night?”, an advice from child care expert or anecdotes from other parents appear on the screen. Answers are generated by AI developed by child-care experts who created the database with collection of Q&A from parents. It is likely for people to hesitate to ask others for help when it comes to parenting. However, talking to Robot possibly alleviates the tension of parents and parents could talk to it without reserve. Robocot could be the biggest supporter of parents. (Apr 2021)
