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Matt Wille

New York is giving robots to older residents to combat isolation

Home assistance robots are still a far cry from the futuristic vision companies like Tesla have imagined for us, but they can be legitimately helpful in some circumstances. New York State has found one robot, in particular, that’s meant to help older people feel connected to their loved ones — and it’s giving them out for free.

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