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Cuddly robots charm B.C. seniors as researchers study benefits of AI pals in elder care

An elderly woman with white hair sits in a reclining arm chair wearing a black sweater with green flowers and a beige blanket over her legs. She is looking at what looks like a plush toy about a foot tall with a surprised and delighted look on her face.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are pairing Japanese social robots with seniors to see how they interact and examine the potential benefits the robots, which can recognize voices and faces, could bring to seniors seeking some companionship.

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