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Scientists are placing robot dogs in the homes of lonely old people to test whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the s1.on the effect of robot dogs on old people’s feelings.

In the study, the r2., called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live a3.. Before placing AIBO in the home, scientists will collect baseline data (数据) for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their e4.feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the scientists will review the data to test if the robot dog has produced any changes in the life of its master.

“I talk to him all the time,” says a seventy-year-old lady. “W5.I do, he’ll stay with me. When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”

The scientists say they have some a6.over live dogs, especially for old people.

Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by e7.walking it or playing with it.

“At the beginning, it was b8.that no one would like the robot dog because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says. “But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.” “Hopefully, down the road, these robot p9.could become more valuable health helpers. They will r10.their masters’ data of health conditions. They may even one day help older people in many other ways.”

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