Category Archives: Cuddly Toys

Must-See: A Robotic Dog’s Mortality (NY Times)

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Jeroen Arendsen

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The Sleeping Buddy

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Jeroen Arendsen

An interactive cuddly toy to bring along to bed to help you sleep or soothes you in the night when you wake. Which kid would not like to have one? And in the care for the mentally disabled it could … Continue reading →

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Buying Paro in the Netherlands? Now through Focal Meditech.

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Jeroen Arendsen

Focal Meditech BV now the official distribution partner for robot baby seal Paro The company Focal Meditech, based in Tilburg, has signed an agreement with the Danish Technology Institute, the European distributor of Paro, that gives Focal distribution rights for … Continue reading →

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Social Robotics, a field of scientific study?

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Jeroen Arendsen

Is it possible to give a good definition of social robotics? Is it a field of scientific study or is it only a catch phrase for exciting robot stuff? If it is a field of study, can we identify what … Continue reading →

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