In the article "From Robots to Art: GW Makes Its Mark at the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting," GW Today details GW's presence at the 2026 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. In the expo hall, GW's booth featured science demonstrations from GW's Art Therapy Program and GW Engineering's Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Here is an excerpt from the article: "Arty, a four-legged robot dog designed and programmed by faculty and students in GW’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, interacted with attendees of all ages (and species). Arty is no ordinary robot: the four-legged companion is being trained to sense and respond to human emotions, advancing research into how technology can better support neurodivergent individuals."
Read the full article on GW Today.