Emerging Role of Robot-Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children with Down syndrome
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Krasniqi, Venera
Abstract
Robotic technology is becoming increasingly popular as a platform for both education
and entertainment. It also provides us with new conceptual directions which might have
incredibly positive impact on children with physical growth delays and intellectual disabilities.
In this research project, the educational robot Roamer Too from Valiant Technologies has been
used to explore the development of social skills of children with Down syndrome. In conjunction
with an interactive collaborative environment, this device represents a unique opportunity for
these children to fully engage in learning, play, communication, build relationships and have fun.
The results of this study indicate that educational robots help to develop kids’ social and learning
psychologies, moving from a more standard knowledge acquisition by absorption toward acts of
exploration, collaboration, and creation. As a result, children reflect social initiations,
communicative competence and joint attention.
and entertainment. It also provides us with new conceptual directions which might have
incredibly positive impact on children with physical growth delays and intellectual disabilities.
In this research project, the educational robot Roamer Too from Valiant Technologies has been
used to explore the development of social skills of children with Down syndrome. In conjunction
with an interactive collaborative environment, this device represents a unique opportunity for
these children to fully engage in learning, play, communication, build relationships and have fun.
The results of this study indicate that educational robots help to develop kids’ social and learning
psychologies, moving from a more standard knowledge acquisition by absorption toward acts of
exploration, collaboration, and creation. As a result, children reflect social initiations,
communicative competence and joint attention.
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