It seems to me that there are nevertheless many people for whom the article's assessment is a true one.

> fancy corp speak

Perhaps gov contractor speak would be more accurate. I'd think a corp with an org sufficiently aligned to their business value and profit motive wouldn't stand for the fancy speak either

I think it reasonable to assume that the principal, at least, would be such a parent

That's true, and the wobbliness of the cane is indeed characteristic of this device.

> I don't want something with the arm strength of a forklift taking care of my parents or kids.

Robots in such an environment are designed with the appropriate affordances so that they cannot use too much force... but the concern about weight I suppose is quite salient.