Research studies on social robotics and human-robot interaction have gained insights into
factors that influence people's perceptions and behaviors towards robots. However, adults' …

There is currently no systematic review of the growing body of literature on using social
robots in early developmental research. Designing appropriate methods for early childhood …

Tele-operated collaborative robots are used by many children for academic learning.
However, as child-directed play is important for social-emotional learning, it is also important …

Early interventions have the potential to positively influence infant movement patterns and
support optimal neurodevelopmental outcomes. This work developed and validated a …

Learning movement control is a fundamental process integral to infant development.
However, it is still unclear how infants learn to control leg movement. This work explores the …

In this study, the interaction between 18-36 month old children and social robots within a
kindergarten context is explored. The work is based on principles of developmental …

Lo sviluppo di robot sociali è una delle grandi imprese tecnologiche intraprese dall'uomo
nell'epoca contemporanea. Si tratta di combinare lo sviluppo meccanico dei robot con …

This thesis presents work toward a novel rehabilitation tool for infants with limited arm
movement such as those who sustain a perinatal brachial plexus injury (PBPI). PBPI is a …