People over sixty are wanted to hang out with a tiny robot called iRobi and play some games.
University of Auckland Master of Robotics and Automation Engineering student Zahra Ally is developing a new game to assist people with cognitive decline or early symptoms of dementia, and she needs help.
She chats to Jesse.
Please email zall683@aucklanduni.ac.nz if you're keen to help!
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