Therabotâ„¢ is a robotic dog and support companion for individuals undergoing therapy, especially those with depression or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The robot could be used as a form of support, during both at-home therapy exercises and supervised therapy sessions. Therabotâ„¢ exhibits a lifelike awareness of its surroundings, including sensing and responding to touch.
Therabotâ„¢ is currently funded by NSF Award #1900883.