Robotic Playmate Enhances Toddlers' Physical Activity

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Toddlers show increased physical activity with a robot playmate moving around the room

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Oregon State University study: Toddlers show increased physical activity with a robot playmate moving around the room.

Researchers observed individual sessions for eight kids ages 2-3 once a week for two months in a playroom that included toys as well as a toddler-sized GoBot.

The findings are important because movement plays a key role in the overall health of children.

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