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Meet Kiwi and Mango, social robots from Japan. They may look like a cuddly cross between Teletubbies and WALL-E, but what lies beneath is advanced technology. AI enables them to learn, speak, recognize faces and voices, move around and even offer hugs, emulating the warmth of a real pet.

Kiwi and Mango are 'Lovots' on loan to UBC for a new study exploring interactions between social robots and older adults. Dr. Lillian Hung (she/her), lead researcher, Canada Research Chair in Senior Care and assistant professor in UBC School of Nursing, explains how the study was conceived and what it could mean for elder care.

Also featured in this video are: Mario Gregario, Patient Partner (UBC IDEA Lab), and Sally Carmichael, Amica Resident.

Kiwi or Mango?

Learn more: https://apsc.ubc.ca/news/2023/can-soc...