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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2019

Thomas Bock
Affiliation:
Technische Universität München
Thomas Linner
Affiliation:
Technische Universität München
Jörg Güttler
Affiliation:
Technische Universität München
Kepa Iturralde
Affiliation:
Technische Universität München
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Summary

Aging: no one wants to, but everyone does. Many people are scared of aging mostly because they think of ending up in a bed, doing nothing other than staring at the ceiling and depending on other people who have to sacrifice their free time and strength to care for them. Under these circumstances, not only is the quality of life gone, but also the relationship with relatives can suffer because someone might become a burden.

Scared about this fate, the elderly (and disabled) sometimes wish for suicide or euthanasia. Many need help if their independence is affected because of advanced age. Additionally, euthanasia is illegal in most modern countries.

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Ambient Integrated Robotics
Automation and Robotic Technologies for Maintenance, Assistance, and Service
, pp. 1 - 11
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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  • Introduction
  • Thomas Bock, Technische Universität München, Thomas Linner, Technische Universität München, Jörg Güttler, Technische Universität München, Kepa Iturralde, Technische Universität München
  • Book: Ambient Integrated Robotics
  • Online publication: 09 July 2019
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139872034.001
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  • Introduction
  • Thomas Bock, Technische Universität München, Thomas Linner, Technische Universität München, Jörg Güttler, Technische Universität München, Kepa Iturralde, Technische Universität München
  • Book: Ambient Integrated Robotics
  • Online publication: 09 July 2019
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139872034.001
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  • Introduction
  • Thomas Bock, Technische Universität München, Thomas Linner, Technische Universität München, Jörg Güttler, Technische Universität München, Kepa Iturralde, Technische Universität München
  • Book: Ambient Integrated Robotics
  • Online publication: 09 July 2019
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139872034.001
Available formats
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