The presentation argues that using robots as caregivers could damage family relationships. It claims that robots can only perform tasks that they are programmed for and lack human feelings. Maintaining relationships requires qualities robots do not have. There are also mechanical problems with robots, such as repairs and safety issues. Three supporting points are that robots are not real and cannot form relationships in the same way as people; robots have mechanical problems and issues needing repair; and robots may negatively influence relationships between family members. Sources from 2002 are cited to support these claims.