They've come up with cute therapeutic robots, one that looks like a baby seal and another that looks like a yellow chickie. The seal recharges with a pacifier in its mouth!
The yellow robot is controlled by researchers and can record video and sound, useful for the treatment of autistic children. I'm not quite sure of the unique purpose for the seal though. It was designed for use with dementia patients and is sensitive to sensory stimuli. But could its function not be filled more cheaply with a cat?
IEEE Spectrum: The Invasion of Cute, Therapeutic Robots
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