It's a radical solution that could have come straight from a science-fiction blockbuster. But a robot could be brought into British care homes this year to help solve the staffing crisis. The fully autonomous Aeo android can do the rounds on its own, checking up on residents and bringing them their medicine. Human staff meanwhile can keep an eye on its progress remotely through an app, with a live video feed showing its progress in real time. Aeolus Robotics said its droid has already been used to great success in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan, where it has been employed by some of the countries' biggest care providers. The firm told the Daily Mail it is looking to expand into the UK in 2023 and is in talks with distributors and partners.