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This dissertation investigates how user-centred design principles can guide the development of a soft robot built for physical interaction with a culturally and demographically diverse audience. It draws on five supporting research areas: the nature of human-robot interaction, the role of physical touch in child-robot engagement, how material softness influences emotional response, UCD principles for designing across diverse age ranges, and the technical integration of pressure-sensing technology into a soft robotic structure.
This project is currently in progress. Check back soon for a full case study with insights, findings, and reflections on the child-friendly companion robot research.