The robot works by talking to you about how much you’re eating and exercising. It helps people stick to their diets by verbally asking dieters to input data about what they ate on a touch screen. The robot then provides encouragement and advice.
More. Social facilitation effects are powerful. For example, if you are riding a bike with someone else you will be able to go faster and farther than if you ride alone. Next, perhaps: A robot that judges your appearance (praise only!).
Thanks to Dave Lull.