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Robot Pets as “Serious Toys”- Activating Social and Emotional Experiences of Elderly People

Ihamäki, Pirita, Heljakka, Katriina·2024·Information Systems Frontiers
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Ihamäki, P., & Heljakka, K.
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Ihamäki, Pirita
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Information Systems Frontiers
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