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Table 1 Comparison of a professional personal assistant and a virtual one

From: Intelligent assistant carer for active aging

 

Human

Virtual

Socialization

Yes

Conditionally

Reminders

Yes

Yes

Household tasks

Yes

No

Check on vital signs

Yes

Yes

Works 24/7

No

Yes

Instant adaptation

No

Yes

Spoken communication

Yes

Conditionally

Costs

$$$

$

Maintenance

No

Yes