Robots in the Home
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Domestic robots are becoming more common every year. If you buy a robot vacuum cleaner, you will save hours of housework each week. These small machines move around your home automatically and clean your floors while you are at work.
If robot technology becomes more affordable, more families will own these helpers. At the moment, the best models are quite expensive. However, prices are falling quickly, and soon they will be available in most shops.
Some people worry about the future. If robots take over simple household tasks, will humans become lazy? Experts say that if we use robots wisely, we will have more time for creative activities and family.
In Japan, some families already have robot companions for elderly relatives. If the technology improves, these robots will be able to remind people to take medicine and call for help in an emergency.
The future of home automation looks bright. If engineers continue to make progress, our homes will become safer and more comfortable than ever before.
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What will happen if you buy a robot vacuum cleaner?