Elizabeth Broadbent
Social AI companions dangerous warning risks outweigh benefits
The use Artificial Intelligence is widespread and is now being used to reduce loneliness - Ke Xin Li talked to people with AI partners. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 December 2024
In today's episode, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Vanuatu says the hunt for survivors continues, after 93 people were evacuated via aircraft last night, Police are warning people to drive… Audio
Wearing hospital gowns makes patients feel vulnerable: Study
The University of Auckland's clinical trials centre studied seventy-four people and had half the participants dressing for a mock consultation wearing their own clothes and the other half put into… Audio
Assistive robots for elderly
As our population ages, could daily care robot assist the elderly with tasks?. Residents from two Auckland retirement villages have taken part in a University of Auckland study looking at how they… Audio
Robots in healthcare
Psychology professor Dr Elizabeth Broadbent's fascination with robots began as a child reading Isaac Asimov. She has been working with robots for almost a decade, studying the use and design of… Audio
Robotic seals for therapy and company
A colony of 13 robotic seals is changing people's lives at an Auckland retirement village. With Dr Elizabeth Broadbent from the University of Auckland, Orquidea Mortera of Selwyn Village and James… Audio, Gallery
Writing and Health
Two health psychologists talk about the benefits of expressive writing for both mental and physical health. Audio
The Changing Face of Robots
A recent study has shown that people prefer human-like features on a robot's display screen Audio
The Changing Face of Robots
A recent study has shown that people prefer human-like features on a robot's display screen
AudioThe benefits of Journal writing
Could writing a diary about difficult or traumatic emotional events help the healing process post surgery? Researchers at Auckland University have been studying the mind-body connection looking at… Audio
Expressive Writing
Writing can have positive impacts on both physical and mental health Audio
