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Michael Banissy

Michael Banissy is a professor of psychology and head of the school of Professional Services, Science, and Technology at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is the author of Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Well-Being. Follow him on Twitter @mbanissy.

The Pet That Doesn’t Poop

How playing with robot animal companions boosts patients’ health.

June 6, 2023