Ishiguro is trying to prove this using a ro botic twin he has built. While most of us may dream of having a robot to do our work for us Ishiguro has a different idea. He thinks the best use for his twin would be at this mother's home. She lives far away and he is rarely able to visit her. But if she had a robot she could spend more time with "him" When asked why his mother would be happy with a robot son he replies "because it is myself