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This therapeutic robot can navigate hospital wards and check on sick kids.

Video. Could robots provide emotional support to children in hospitals?

Updated: 23/09/2025 - 8:30 GMT+2

Health facilities in the US are turning to robots to comfort young and elderly patients alike.

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