Social robot chat for kids in hospital
This study tests whether a friendly social robot can help children in the hospital feel more comfortable and engaged. It's for children aged 2 to 9 who are already at Samsung Medical Center and can have short, simple conversations with the robot.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 9 years old.
- Your child must be a patient at Samsung Medical Center (either staying overnight or visiting for a clinic appointment).
- Your child must be able to talk and understand basic communication, as judged by the medical team.
- Your child must not have a moderate or severe developmental delay (affecting language or thinking).
- Your child must not be in isolation (for an infection), in severe pain, have a fever, or be undergoing a medical procedure that would interfere.
- You, as the parent, must give written permission, and your child (if old enough) must agree to take part.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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