Scientists at the Research Center on Rehabilitation Bioengineering at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, have already demonstrated a robotic system in a group home for disabled people. The device can perform chores such as cleaning surfaces, removing dirty sheets, or cooking a meal in a microwave oven, says doctoral student Giancarlo Teti. http://www.rtr.sssup.it/eng/index.php3 http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,42985,00.asp