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Why we have an emotional connection to robots | Kate Darling

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Is It Possible to Integrate Robots?

The paro baby seal robot is used in nursing homes and with dementia patients. Early studies show that robots can help doctors and patients in health care settings. Acknowledging this emotional connection to robots can also help us anticipate challenges as these devices move into more intimate areas of people's lives.

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