Disney wants to make huggable humanoid robots

The days of human mascots at Disney World may be numbered if the Mouse House makes good on plans to make robots that safely interact with kids.

By Jeremy Dickson

April 10, 2017

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Baymax, Big Hero 6, Disney, humanoids, robots

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Jeremy is the Features Editor of Kidscreen specializing in the content production, broadcasting and distribution aspects of the global children's entertainment industry. Contact Jeremy at jdickson@brunico.com.

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Disney wants to make huggable humanoid robots

The days of human mascots at Disney World may be numbered if the Mouse House makes good on plans to make robots that safely interact with kids.

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