My initial reaction to the notion of Aeon Co. using robots to look after and entertain children while their parents are shopping was, “well that seems a little…impersonal.” Then I realized the simple fact that they would be interacting with the kids was a huge step up from most of the babysitters I was ever subjected to as a wee young lad. They seemed more interested in watching TV or eating my parents out of house and home, but I digress. These robots, however, will apparently even be able to speak (albeit in a limited way) with the children, which so long as it’s not “go away, I’m talking to my boyfriend,” would be a huge improvement.

Robot to Babysit Children (via Ubergizmo)

By Stewart Smith