Amy Hicks, robopsychologist

Buddy Book

The Buddy Book is a playful way to explore companion robot design. Doodle or scribble through a journey from friends you know, to one who may turn up in the future. This book provides an opportunity to think about what you do, or definitely do not, want from a robobuddy (if you’d want one at all). Would you like to try a Buddy Book yourself? That can be arranged, get in touch! 

Collaborators

Thanks to Create Make Jen (graphic design) and Rayner Simpson (science communication). 

The Buddy Book cover
Double page spread from the Buddy Book, where you draw you and your ideal companion
Double page spread from the Buddy Book where people describe the personality of various shapes
A page from the Buddy Book that encourages people to think of robots differently
Double page spread from the Buddy Book. This section asks readers to draw and write about their finished buddy.