Assistive Robot Design for Handwriting Skill Therapy of Children with Autism

Huang, Xiansheng; Fang, Yinfeng

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-13844-7_40

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“…However, a groundbreaking revelation has emerged, demonstrating that when these devices adopt human-like characteristics, they can act as bridges to fill the social gap and bolster social skills. This has prompted the exploration of humanoid robots, such as Kasper [13], NAO [14,15], FACE [16], Bandit [17], ZECA [18], Zeno R25 [19], Puffy [20], Ifbot [21], Ichiro [22], and Pepper [23], as interactive tools for children with ASD.…”

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Augmenting Mobile App with NAO Robot for Autism Education

Mutawa,

Al Mudhahkah,

Al-Huwais

et al. 2023

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This paper aims to investigate the possibility of combining humanoid robots, particularly the NAO robot, with a mobile application to enhance the educational experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The NAO robot, interfaced with a mobile app, serves as a socially assistive robotic (SAR) tool in the classroom. The study involved two groups of children aged three to six years old, exhibiting mild to moderate ASD symptoms. While the experimental group interacted with the NAO robot, the control group followed the standard curriculum. Initial findings showed that students in the experimental group exhibited higher levels of engagement and eye contact. However, certain limitations were identified, including the NAO robot’s limited capacity for concurrent interactions, language difficulties, battery life, and internet access. Despite these limitations, the study highlights the potential of robots and AI in addressing the particular educational requirements of children with ASD. Future research should focus on overcoming these obstacles to maximize the advantages of this technology in ASD education.

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