Caring: In 2050, Pops meets his new Robo-Help.

Several robots are being developed as companions to help the aged live independently for longer.

‘Robotics are essential for the health sector and for older adults because in 20 to 30 years’ time there’s not going to be enough people to take care of the ageing population,’ said Estibaliz Arzoz-Fernandez, Project Manager and Deputy Coordinator of a joint EU-Japan project called ACCRA.