mediRobbi: An Interactive Companion for Pediatric Patients during Hospital Visit

Young children often feel terribly anxious while visiting a doctor. We designed mediRobbi, an interactive robotic companion, to help pediatric patients feel more relaxed and comfortable in hospital visits. mediRobbi can guide and accompany the pediatric patients through their medical procedures. The sensors and servomotors enable mediRobbi to respond to its environmental inputs and the reactions from young children as well. The ultimate goal of this study is to transform an intimidating medical situation into a joyful adventure game for the pediatric patients.