SHOTLIST:

LIMA, PERU (NOV. 20, 2025) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL)

1. WOMAN BRINGING ROBOT DOG TO CHILD PATIENT

2. VARIOUS OF CHILD PLAYING WITH ROBOT DOG

3. DOCTOR TAKING BALLOONS TO ROOM

4. CHILD PLAYING WITH ROBOT DOG

5. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SAYING:

"This robot is designed to support the adaptation of our young patients by creating a connection with them, allowing our little robot animal to provide emotional support."

“Through this bond formed during play, Tommy helps them recognize emotions and situations, understand things they may not know, and learn how certain tools or procedures are used.”

6. MAN TAKING ROBOT DOG TO CHILD PATIENT (TWO SHOTS)

7. VARIOUS OF CHILD PLAYING WITH ROBOT DOG

8. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SAYING:

"In fact, we are an institution that, since its creation, has performed around 55,000 surgeries, and on average, we operate on about 500 patients each month."

“This is thanks to the work of our doctors, many of whom are young specialists, and as a result, we have managed to reduce the mortality rate to 2.7 percent, which is below the international average. As an institute, we are also obliged to carry out teaching and research, which are essential for developing this type of innovation and restoring the health of our children.”

9. VARIOUS OF MAN INTRODUCING ROBOT DOG LIMA, PERU - NOV. 20, 2025: Doctors at Lima’s San Borja National Institute of Child Health have introduced a robot dog named “Tommy” to interact with child patients.

The robotic companion engages children through stories and pre-recorded sounds, helping to alleviate fear and anxiety during medical treatments.

Hospital staff said Tommy fosters emotional connections through play and interaction, supporting children in coping with the stress of hospitalization.

They added that the device is designed to help young patients recognize emotions and adapt more comfortably to the hospital environment, forming part of their overall recovery process.