Comparative Analysis of Gender Differences in Expectations and Value Perceptions Regarding the Spread of AI Robots

Abstract

This study focuses on the progress of AI robot technology and its potential for widespread adoption in society. The purpose of this research is to reveal people's perceptions regarding how much they would be willing to pay for robots with various functions and how these amounts differ based on gender. The results of the questionnaire survey showed that there is a wide range of price perceptions for the willingness to purchase AI robots capable of providing nursing care, housework, consultation/talking partner, visitor response, and emergency response functions. In particular, for robots with "nursing care," "housework," and "emergency response" functions, the mode value was 100,000 yen, and widespread acceptance is expected at this price range. It was also revealed that men have a stronger desire for the spread of AI robots with "nursing care," "housework," "consultation/talking partner," and "visitor response" functions compared to women, indicating gender-based differences in expectations. To realize the spread of AI robots in the future and maximize their potential benefits, education about the relationship with AI will need to be included in all subjects, not just in programming education or computer classes.