A Low-Cost Social Companion Robot for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
| Autor: | Velor, Tosan |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Autism spectrum disorder
Robot Assisted Therapy Social companion robot Low-cost treatment tool for autism Amazon Alexa voice service Teddy-bear robot Technology aided intervention for autism Soft robot design Robot safety Human robot systems Social HRI robotic design Physical human-robot interaction Robot companions Education Robots Humanoid robot Motion detection robot Robotic technology Children with Autism Social skills development Voice controlled technology robot Technology for autism intervention and treatment Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre Lexa-Bear robot Animal-like robots Use of robotic technology for treatment of children with ASD Benefits of Robot Enhanced Therapy for ASD RaspberryPi robot design |
| Druh dokumentu: | Diplomová práce |
| DOI: | 10.20381/ruor-25652 |
| Popis: | Robot assisted therapy is becoming increasingly popular. Research has proven it can be of benefit to persons dealing with a variety of disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it can also provide a source of emotional support e.g. to persons living in seniors’ residences. The advancement in technology and a decrease in cost of products related to consumer electronics, computing and communication has enabled the development of more advanced social robots at a lower cost. This brings us closer to developing such tools at a price that makes them affordable to lower income individuals and families. Currently, in several cases, intensive treatment for patients with certain disorders (to the level of becoming effective) is practically not possible through the public health system due to resource limitations and a large existing backlog. Pursuing treatment through the private sector is expensive and unattainable for those with a lower income, placing them at a disadvantage. Design and effective integration of technology, such as using social robots in treatment, reduces the cost considerably, potentially making it financially accessible to lower income individuals and families in need. The Objective of the research reported in this manuscript is to design and implement a social robot that meets the low-cost criteria, while also containing the required functions to support children with ASD. The design considered contains knowledge acquired in the past through research involving the use of various types of technology for the treatment of mental and/or emotional disabilities. |
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