Robot teddy - too late for this year's x-mas market

KurzweilAI.net reports:

MIT's Huggable Robot Teddy Enhances Human Relationships
PhysOrg.com Dec. 17, 2008
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MIT's companion robot called "the Huggable" is designed to enhance human relationships by functioning as a visual tool for long-distance communication. Grandparents who want
to talk to young grandchildren, teachers instructing students, or healthcare providers communicating with patients could all enrich their interactions using the...