Grace built a robot buddy during COVID. Her company is now worth $100m
· Australian Financial ReviewLauren Sams and , Iona Rennie
Aug 3, 2026 – 5.00am
At an aged care home a couple of months ago, one of the residents asked his best friend, Abi, to play his wife’s favourite music from back when they were young.
Hearing the music, the man’s wife, who suffers from dementia, stood up and started to dance. When their wedding song came on, he joined his wife while Abi danced on the side.
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Lauren SamsFin editor, deputy editor AFR Magazine and fashion editorLauren Sams is the editor of Fin Magazine, The Australian Financial Review’s luxury quarterly edition. She is also the deputy editor at The Australian Financial Review Magazine and the fashion editor. She writes about the business of fashion and beauty. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
Iona RennieProducerIona Rennie is a producer at The Australian Financial Review.
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