Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) for Children with Autism to Augment Communication Skills

Abstract:

This paper presents a case study of robot-based intervention program for children with autism. The study focuses on two-way communication between children with autism and a humanoid robot NAO. The aim of this study is to develop a set of teaching and learning modules on communication through question type conversation and song-based approach. Module developed in this study is programmed using NAOs choregraphe, being imbedded later on and perform action. Both children participating in this study can communicate verbally and have been diagnosed with mild autism. Response from this exposure shows that the human toddler-like robot can be used as a platform to augment and facilitate communication effectively with children with autism.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 393)
• Pages: 598-603
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.393.598
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Aminullah Che Hamid, Mohd Azfar Miskam, Hanafiah Yussof, Syamimi Shamsuddin, Hafizan Hashim, Luthffi Ismail
• Keywords: Autism, Humanoid Robot NAO, Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

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