This paper reviews the use of socially interactive robots to assist in the therapy of children
with autism. The extent to which the robots were successful in helping the children in their …

Purpose Technological advances in robotics have brought about exciting developments in
different areas such as education, training, and therapy. Recent research has suggested that …

Digital technologies have the potential to empower individuals with autism and their families.
The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized and accelerated the drive towards technology for …

Robotics research in helping children with autism has gained increased attention in recent
years. Children with autism often struggle with neurodevelopmental disorders that affect …

For children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), social robots are increasingly utilized
as therapeutic tools in order to enhance social skills and communication. Robots have been …

Social robots interact with people through social interactions, physical assistance, and
therapy delivery. Socially assistive robots (SARs) are specifically intended to assist in a …

The development and research on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) between the humanoid
robot and autistic children is new and innovative. This paper presents the initial response of …

This exploratory case study involved a humanoid robot, NAO, and four pre-schoolers. NAO
was placed in an indoor playground together with other toys and appeared as a peer who …

As robotic products become more integrated into daily life, there is a greater need to
understand authentic and real-world human-robot interactions to inform product design …

La complejidad del Trastorno de Espectro Autista y sus posibles manifestaciones está
provocando que, durante las últimas décadas, se esté desarrollando un método de …