Demo day with a rehabilitation robot turned into an impromptu dance-off

The robot was supposed to assist with physical therapy, but its motion sensors got confused and started mimicking my fidgeting as dance moves. We ended up in a full-on cha-cha session instead of working on my knee rehab. Has anyone seen robotics used in unexpected ways for wellness?

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aaronk107mo ago

Actually, that reminds me of a companion robot in a nursing home that became a storytelling partner. The seniors would talk to it for hours, way beyond its scheduled check-ins. It's wild how these devices find their own niche in care.

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parker_hayes7mo ago

Sounds like that robot earned itself a raise.

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lucas_butler507mo ago

Ngl, that sounds fun but kinda misses the point. If the robot's just copying moves, it's not really helping with rehab. Seems like a cute bug more than a feature.

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