Robotherapy has become one of the tools used in mental health to treat various disorders, including childhood autism and Alzheimer's. It consists of the interaction of patients with robotic creatures? Humanoids, dummies , dolls? to help them build positive attitudes. These psychrobots can move the eyes and other parts of the body, such as the arms, and are equipped with sensors that allow them to react to contact and the human voice.
They fulfill a similar function to that of therapeutic animals and are used in a complementary way: they help patients to relax, regain confidence and exercise in cognitive therapy and physical therapy sessions. Hence, these humanoids are being used more and more in cases of depression, attention deficit, dementia, anxiety or stress .
