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This is CuddlyBot. His job is to be a companion for people who live by themselves or need a friend. I got the idea from my great-grandmother, I wish I could always give her a hug. He’s 4.5 feet tall and his arms bend so he’s just right for hugs. When they’re upset, scared, or lonely CuddlyBot is there to calm them down and give them a hug. He can tell how hard you want him to hug using a built-in dynamometer. This sensor is a device that can measure force, the harder you hug, the greater he’ll hug you back. His heart is a speaker that helps him talk and listen. He can say I love you, tell a joke and even play your favorite song. If there's an emergency, he can also call for help. Cuddly is the perfect robot to make someone smile and feel loved.