Humber River Hospital pilots humanoid robot Pepper for engaging patients, visitors

SoftBank Robotics America’s (SBRA) humanoid robots will be used as part of a pilot program at the Toronto hospital. The hospital introduced two Pepper robots. One will be used to greet, guide, engage and entertain patients and visitors as they enter the hospital's main entrance hall. It’s able to answer commonly asked questions, share information about the hospital, and entertain with games, selfies and dancing. The other robot will support children and their families as part of Humber’s Child Life Program, which aims to helps children become comfortable and familiar with the hospital setting.