Can a chatty robot cheer up sick kids?

NCT ID NCT07389902

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests two types of robot conversations—simple rule-based chats and smarter AI-powered chats—to see which one helps hospitalized children aged 2-9 feel more engaged and comfortable. About 60 kids will interact with a robot named LIKU during emotional support and safety education activities. The goal is to learn how to design better robot programs for children in hospitals.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, 06351, South Korea

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