Abstract
This is an observational study using descriptive methods and following the guidelines of cross-sectional studies. Taking into account that the children’s needs and abilities are continuously changing, the authors proposed robot-based interventions to enhance independent living skills. Social robots as intervention and therapy agents for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders have been around for quite some time and recent technological advances have brought many changes in their potential and therefore, their popularity. In this article the authors present a panda-robot designed for children with ASD describing its physical appearance, giving information about its features and the ways it can be implemented in an intervention program that is structured in four axes. These four axes include activities that aim towards the development of social, communication, and motor skills and also focus on the implementation of relief and relaxation techniques for children with ASD. Essential guidelines and instructions, as well as certain points of attention, are also discussed.
Highlights
Introduction and Robot DesignVarious types of robots have been used in autism therapy
For all the reasons mentioned above, a panda-robot named “Bady” was designed which acts as a simplified agent that can facilitate social interaction, as it helps the children with ASD to focus on the information provided (Peca et al, 2014; Syriopoulou- Delli, Gkiolnta, 2021)
The current article is an observational study that uses descriptive methods and follows the guidelines of crosssectional studies (Rezigalla, 2020; Omair, 2015). This means that the presented information and design was based on the findings of articles that implemented interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders who had interactions with robotic tools
Summary
Introduction and Robot DesignVarious types of robots have been used in autism therapy. The choice of black and white color for Bady was made to avoid over-stimulation, as bright and vivid colors are likely to magnetize the child's attention (Cabibihan et al, 2013). It is made of smooth plastic and has some parts covered with furry material, in order to correspond to the preferences of every child. The robot has illuminated parts, which are designed to attract the attention of the child with ASD (Cabibihan et al, 2013; Syriopoulou- Delli, Gkiolnta, 2021; Syriopoulou- Delli, Sarri,2021; Syriopoulou- Delli, Zyrgopoulou, 2021)
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