Robots and Healthcare: A Solution for Caregiving Shortage? (Tanja Ahlin)

The conversation explores the impact of robots on mental health and their role in healthcare. Anthropologist Tanja Ahlin and Faces of digital health host Tjasa Zajc discuss the fascination with robots, the ambiguous identity of robots, their use in elder care, the challenges of integrating robots, the global perspective on robots, and the misconceptions and realities of robots. The conversation explores the impact of technology on different generations, the role of individual choices in technology use. The speakers also talk about concerns about children and technology, the role of parents, and the impact of technology on human development and creativity. It also emphasizes the importance of optimism and flexibility in adapting to technology. Chapters 02:00 The Fascination with Robots 15:01 Robots in Elder Care 14:15 The Global Perspective on Robots 20:46 Misconceptions and Realities of Robots 29:57 Technology and Generational Sensitization 35:19 The Role of Technology in Creativity 44:28 The Societal Impact of Technology 51:54 The Biological and Psychological Impact of Technology

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Robots and Healthcare: A Solution for Caregiving Shortage? (Tanja Ahlin) is an episode from Faces of Digital Health by Tjasa Zajc.

This episode is 53:14 long.

This episode was published on Jan 5, 2026.

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