Publish at February 19 2025 Updated February 19 2025
Companion robots, like Ameca, are invading our daily lives, revolutionizing education and human relations. Can they become friends, teachers or emotional assistants? Their presence raises questions about their effect on social skills, technological dependence and the future of human interaction. Friends or mere machines?
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