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3 3  The idea behind the project is to develop a robot that can provide companionship to dementia patients. According to the World Health Organization (2023), an estimated 55 million people worldwide have dementia, and this is increasing with 10 million every year. Dementia can cause memory loss, confusion, and disorientation, which can make it hard for individuals to perform everyday tasks and maintain social connections.
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5 -The **Dogg0** robot is designed to address these challenges by providing a friendly and interactive companion for elderly individuals with dementia. The robot is designed to look and behave like a dog, which is a familiar and comforting presence for many people. It will be equipped with sensors and cameras that will allow it to navigate the environment, and interact with its surroundings. This report tries to answer the following research question: How can we use robotics to help people with Dementia become less lonely, increase independence and reduce stress.
5 +The **Dogg0** robot is designed to address these challenges by providing a friendly and interactive companion for elderly individuals with dementia. The robot is designed to look and behave like a dog, which is a familiar and comforting presence for many people. It will be equipped with sensors and cameras that will allow it to navigate the environment, and interact with its surroundings.
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7 7  The team working on the **Dogg0 **project consists of four Master's students in Cognitive Robotics. Together, they are working on designing the robot's behavior and interactions with humans.
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