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Engineering's Alexis Block talks about developing a hugging robot

MEDIA | December 5, 2024
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

Embracing innovation: Robotics and hugs
We Are ETH (podcast): Alexis Block, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering and member of the Human Fusions Institute, talked about developing a hugging robot. “My lab focuses on addressing mental health concerns and providing emotional support through emotionally intelligent robotic solutions,” she said.