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Fostering connection in long-term care with the help of social robots
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•AI robots as companions: Vancouver researcher Dr. Lillian Hung studied LOVOT social robots in Canadian long-term care homes, finding they provided joy, comfort and emotional support, especially for people with dementia.
• Boosting connection and creativity: Residents, families and staff reported that the robots...
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