Robots already play an important part in people's lives, but at the Tokyo International Funeral and Cemetery Show and Life Ending Industry Expo, funereal robots showed that they could play an important role in people's deaths as well. At the expo, Nissei Eco Co. unveiled additions to its famous Pepper robot that allow the charming machine to conduct respectful, emotionally appropriate Buddhist funeral ceremonies.
Though the concept of funereal robots leading mourners through Buddhist sutras might seem unsettling, it could be a positive development for Buddhist families around the world. The unfortunate reality is that funerals are expensive, and the need for a human priest only adds to that cost. Robotic funeral leaders would reduce the cost, giving more families the opportunity to provide their loved ones with a respectful burial.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Funereal Robotics
- Funereal robots are becoming popular, providing cost-effective and emotionally appropriate Buddhist funeral rites.
- Robotic Priests
- Robotic priests are becoming more advanced, providing religious rites and ceremonies for families who want to give their loved ones a respectful burial.
- Life-ending Industry Robotics
- Robotics is changing the life-ending industry, helping mourners and families through the mourning process.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Death Industry
- The death industry is undergoing a revolution with the introduction of robotic funeral leaders and religious figures.
- Manufacturing and Robotics
- Manufacturing and robotics companies are developing robots for the death industry that can perform the emotionally appropriate rite of passage.
- Religious Industry
- The religious industry is embracing the use of robotic priests and leaders to perform rituals, rites, and ceremonies for the dead and their families.
