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Warm, Cuddly…and Techy: A Social Robot for Kids with Cancer

Family & Kids
When:
May 8, 2018 · 9:43 PM
Where:
What Does it Take to Future
Source:
What Does it Take to Future

Aflac has re-invented its iconic duck as a social robot to help kids undergoing cancer treatments. The voluntary insurance company teamed with Carol Cone ON PURPOSE and Sproutel, the organization behind Jerry the Bear, a successful interactive toy that helps kids with diabetes manage their illness. My Special Aflac DuckTMbrings lifelike movement to capture […] The post Warm, Cuddly…and Techy: A Social Robot for Kids with Cancer appeared first on SB’18 Vancouver.

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