With significant focus on the financial stability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the high number of people employed in the disability care sector and the costs associated with this, robotics has the potential to be a significant and cost-effective disruptor to this industry.

But what does disability care of the future look like when provided or augmented by a robot rather than a person? Is this a safe way to alleviate costs and improve care, or does it introduce excessive risk into the lives of people living with a disability?

British academic and prominent disability commentator Professor Tom Shakespeare will explore these issues with Dr Eduardo Sandoval, expert in social robotics. The discussion will be facilitated by Associate Professor Gemma Carey, Research Director of the Centre for Social Impact.

Location: UNSW John Niland Scientia Building, Kensington campus

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