ATLANTA — A plush, robotic duck may soon become a fixture in the world of children who have cancer — a social robot that can be silly, happy, angry, scared or sick just like them, and help them cope ...

After undergoing years of painful treatments for a childhood disorder, inventor Aaron Horowitz was inspired to help provide comfort to young children battling cancer As a child, Aaron Horowitz spent ...

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One of the best gadgets at CES is a robot duck that will bring a tear to your eye and capture your heart. Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director ...

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ATLANTA (AP) — A plush, robotic duck may soon become a fixture in the world of children who have cancer — a social robot that can be silly, happy, angry, scared or sick just like them, and help them ...