Talking robots play part in therapeutic treatment for people with special needs

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Researchers at University of Notre Dame and University of Southern California have found that robots can be less intimidating than humans to some patients. Ray Suarez reports on how researchers are using machines as nontraditional therapists to treat conditions such as autism in children and strokes for seniors.

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8 min

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Date of Publication

2013

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Alexander Street

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