Can robots cure a nation’s loneliness?

In Japan, robots are used for companionship, household tasks, and even sex. But are they the answer to cure something deeper and more human: loneliness?

A robot looks out a window longingly. Source: AAP

Watch the full story – Robot love in Japan on Dateline, Tuesday 11 April at 9.30pm on SBS. The episode will be available after broadcast via SBS On Demand.