Other robotic companions
- Robotic companion pet cat developed by toy maker Hasbro: keeps lonely people company.
- ElliQ: robotic companion that helps the elderly remain active and engaged.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URcuVfzwB4g
- It's like a piece of furniture or lamp that sits on a table conversing with you. It uses "natural" communication methods--including "body language"--to convey emotions while using sounds and lights and voice to express itself. It consists of two elements. "social director" that strives to have human characteristics, and an accompanying screen like a table that displays content.
- AvatarMind's iPal: designed as an educational and entertaining friend for children and elderly people.
- It can sing, dance, navigate a maze, and interact with people. It is intended to serve as a learning and safety companion for children.
- Parents can also use iPal to keep an eye on children wherever they are at, and even use the robot to interact with their children remotely.
- It is intended to serve as a learning and safety companion for children. It is also designed to get kids off the couch and be more interested in science and technology.
- Buddy: for seniors who live alone
- France's RoboCARE-Milo: lead group games, including memory quizzes and group exercises or singing activities to keep nursing home residents engaged.
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