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Developer - RxRobots Inc.
The robot itself was actually designed by the French company Aldebaran Robotics under the name of Nao, however RxRobotics took the robot and loaded it with cognitive-behavioral software in an effort to interact with children. It also has the ability to play music, games and even have conversations with patients in order for them to feel relaxed.
https://youtu.be/6fnxW5pDPXY
University of Calgary MEDi robot
Published on May 29, 2012
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This robot, called MEDi (for Medicine and Engineering Designing Intelligence), was used in a University of Calgary-Alberta Health Services study last fall to reduce stress in children while they were receiving their annual flu vaccines. MEDi played with the kids, high-fived them and taught them to breathe deeply and relax before, during and after their shots. The study found the kids recovered quickly from their vaccinations—almost immediately as opposed to the 20 to 30 minute recovery time that usually follows a vaccination.
https://youtu.be/sKxgGl9v4JM
Robot companions help calm young patients
Published on Feb 20, 2015
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Four childlike robots are being used to comfort young patients during stressful medical procedures at Alberta Children’s Hospital.
Article "Rockstar Robots: Meet RX Robots Medi"
by Cabe Atwell
May 7, 2015
https://youtu.be/ZBz6k0OEsGY
RxRobots' MEDi makes the dentist office happy
Published on Oct 14, 2015