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British MPs made history today as they took evidence from a robot for the first time ever. 

Pepper the robot spoke to the education select committee on the rise of artificial intelligence and how UK schools should respond.

The stunt was the first time a non-human has been invited to speak to Parliament in its 700-year history.

Pepper, who spoke in an America accent, is a humanoid robot based at the University of Middlesex.

Education Select Committee chairman and Tory MP Robert Halfon invited the machine to speak to MPs after being impressed with her on a visit to the university. 

But MPs read their questions from what was clearly a prepared script and the robot had been programmed to give set answers.

Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, told MailOnline: 'Maybe in future the technology will evolve to the point at which "robots" are able to provide for many of our needs, including personal care, but we don't see it happening very soon. 

'There are lots of ways in which technology can enhance care and make it more efficient, but for now and possibly forever there's no substitute for the human touch when it comes to personal care.' 

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Pepper the robot (pictured today at the education select committee in parliament) gave evidence to the education select committee on the rise of Artificial Intelligence Assistive Technology Communication Technology - thedigitalera.info intelligence and how UK schools should respond

Pepper the robot (pictured in the Commons today) spoke about how the rise of artificial intelligence can be used to improve care for the elderly 

Kicking off today's session, Mr Halfon said: 'Before we start I would like to give a a particularly warm welcome to our second panel this morning - it has attracted an unusually high level of interest for our education committee.

'We have been asked quite a lot of questions as to why this has come about.

'This is not the House of Commons education select committee auditioning for a sequel to the Matrix.'

He added:  'I visited Middlesex University a few months ago, a wonderful university, and was  incredibly impressed by what the staff and students were doing.

'I thought it was a great opportunity  to showcase their work and the work of Pepper as part of our inquiry into the fourth industrial revolution and skills.

'Pepper's appearance today is just one part of our inquiry which is looking into the implications of technological change on what should take place in the classroom.

Pepper the robot joined university researchers in addressing the select committee today.

It was the first time in Parliament's 700 year that a non human addressed MPs

'Pepper, could you please introduce yourself?'

The white, humanoid robot replied: 'Good morning chair, thank you for inviting me to give evidence today.

'My name is Pepper and I am a resident robot at Middlesex University.'

Mr Halfon replied: 'What is your role at the university?'

Pepper the robot responded: 'Another robot similar to me but with different software  is part of an international three year research project....it is developing the world's first culturally aware robots aimed at assisting and caring for the elderly.

'Assistive intelligent robots for older people could relieve pressure in hospitals and care homes as well as improve the  care delivery at home and promote the independent living for the elderly people.

'In order for robots to be more acceptable told older people, its essential they can be programmed to adapt to diverse backgrounds.

'The project will expand my capabilities and aims to reduce pressure on healthcare services. 

'It also has the potential to boost independence, reduce loneliness and improve the quality of life among elderly people.' 

But Middlesex University confirmed to MailOnline that no robots are currently being used to care for the elderly.