Abstract
Robots, virtual environments and other computer based technologies are increasingly applied in therapy and education. The work reported in this article, being part of the Aurora project [1], investigates the potential use of robots as therapeutic or educational 'toys' specifically for use by children with autism. Children with autism show difficulties in social interaction, communication and imagination (referred to by many authors as the triad of impairment, e.g. [15]). Our research focuses on ways that robotic systems can engage autistic children in simple interactive activities (e.g. imitation and turn--taking games) with the aim of encouraging basic communication and social interaction skills.
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