ABSTRACT
The pandemic increased the number of people in mourning and safety protocols interfered with rituals and customs people were used to when a loved one passed away. This can lead to a complicated grief process. Mosu Buddy was designed to accompany a person going through a period of grief and help them overcome this process. The user can interact with Mosu with its different activities and functionalities to help them cope with the loss of a loved one.
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- Mosu Buddy: Mourning Support Robot
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