Working alongside robots will be part of a new university course aimed at students entering careers as carers, therapists and social workers. The new university programme is designed to help people get comfortable working with'social robots' that will be their colleagues in the future, researchers say. A recent survey found that almost 40 per cent of people are afraid that robots will steal their jobs. Earlier this year NHS officials announced that robots will carry out dementia care within 20 years. Working alongside robots will be part of a new university courses aimed at students entering careers as carers. Scientists from Sligo Institute of Technology in Ireland are testing a'Paro' robot seal that reacts to petting and conversation.

Robots are set to carry out dementia care within 20 years, NHS officials have announced. They are planning a major expansion of artificial intelligence across the health service for routine operations and treatment. The technology will also be used to'nudge' patients towards having healthier lifestyles, particularly if they have diabetes or heart conditions. Today, Jeremy Hunt will announce a £215 million investment towards what has been termed the'next generation of innovative treatments.' The Health Secretary wants academics and technology firms to come up with new ideas to improve surgery, treatment and long-term care. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt (pictured) will announce a £215 million investment towards what has been termed the'next generation of innovative treatments' His announcement coincides with a review commissioned by the Department of Health which calls for a revolution in artificial intelligence and technology.