Working with the University of Leeds’ Posthuman Care Project I curated an exhibition and programme which posed the question: Can Robots Care? We considered what care robots are, where they come from, who makes them and who uses them. Through carefully curated displays, activities and even interactions with robots Paro and MiRo, this exhibition explored the connections between actual and fictional robots. How do our experiences with imaginary robots influence our expectations, hopes and concerns about the possible futures of robot care? Visitors had the chance to learn all about human relationships with robots, and decide – can robots really care?
Laura Sellers 