Jilly Jiaqi Cai
ABSTRACT
This project suggests how human-robot interaction might be of service to public institutions during the pandemic crisis. Alice in Bookland aims to ensure a safe environment for children to continue their reading experiences during COVID-19. Due to the lockdown throughout the country, lots of public organizations such as libraries are having a hard time providing their resources, with limited user entrance and open hours. Here, Alice in Bookland complements the situation via providing a safe space outside the library, encouraging readers' healthy reading habits without any undue stress during the pandemic, and raising community awareness of local library resources.
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- "'Do We Really Need It"' Council Leader Questions Library Service after Months of Closure." The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 9 Dec. 2020.Google Scholar
- Kozlowicz, Cathy. "The Menomonee Falls Public Library Will Be Closed Indefinitely Because of Staffing Shortages Caused by COVID-19." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2020Google Scholar
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- Alice in Bookland: Robotic Furnishings Delivering Public Library Services Outside during the Pandemic
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