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Can AI robots help Japan tackle care worker shortages driven by ageing?

Japan is increasingly adopting AI robots and remote monitoring systems as shortages of care workers worsen with the country’s ageing population. A Tokyo robotics startup is developing a humanoid assistant designed to take on tasks such as cleaning, laundry and night monitoring. Remote observation systems combining bed sensors and cameras are also spreading. Japan’s health ministry estimates care worker demand will reach 2.72 million by 2040, while low wages remain a barrier.