Robot Playmates May Help Children With Autism
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 09:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists studying interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders with bubble-blowing robots confirm what has been widely reported anecdotally: that ASD children in many cases interact more easily with mechanical devices than with humans. The researchers are developing a "control architecture" which will tailor robot interactions to the specific needs of ASD children to help therapists treating their condition.
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