AI-powered companionship: PolyU interfaculty scholar harnesses music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness
February 06, 2026
February 06, 2026
HONG KONG, Feb. 6 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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AI-powered companionship: PolyU interfaculty scholar harnesses music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness
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Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions to help lift the spirits. . . .
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AI-powered companionship: PolyU interfaculty scholar harnesses music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness
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Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions to help lift the spirits. . . .