MOSU BUDDY
Social robot designed to support people coping with grief and loss.
About the Project
The pandemic increased the number of people in mourning and safety protocols interfered with rituals and customs people were used to when a loved one passed away. This can lead to a complicated grief process. Mosu Buddy was designed to accompany a person going through a period of grief and help them overcome this process. The user can interact with Mosu with its different activities and functionalities to help them cope with the loss of a loved one.
Published Papers
Mosu Buddy: Mourning Support Robot