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We present Daisy, a voice-controlled conversational agent embodied as a household potted flower. Daisy has been designed for the needs of older adults, providing companionship in times of social isolation by engaging with them in casual conversation, suggesting relevant activities to keep them connected with their community and having them care for it. Daisy was created using user centered design methods. This paper describes Daisy, our experiences designing conversational agents for older adults and the considerations that are crucial when designing such agents.
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