An Open-Source Social Robot Based on Compliant Soft Robotics for Therapy with Children with ASD

An Open-Source Social Robot Based on Compliant Soft Robotics for Therapy with Children with ASD

Therapy with robotic tools is a promising way to help improve verbal and nonverbal communication in children. The robotic tools are able to increase aspects such as eye contact and the ability to follow instructions and to empathize with others. This work presents the design methodology, development...

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Main Authors: Diego Casas-Bocanegra, Daniel Gomez-Vargas, Maria J. Pinto-Bernal, Juan Maldonado, Marcela Munera, Adriana Villa-Moreno, Martin F. Stoelen, Tony Belpaeme, Carlos A. Cifuentes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Actuators
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder
social assistive robotics
robot design
series elastic actuators
compliant mechanisms
autism therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/9/3/91

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