Robot Befriends Disabled Children
Many of us know of a child that is unable to run, play, dance, talk, or laugh-out-loud like most children, or at least we’ve heard about one.
Now, children who are normally unable to interact with others, due to disabilities like autism and cerebral palsy, may have an opportunity to become more independent by using a robot known as UD1. An article in the Chicago Tribune Web Edition titled "Robot helps disabled kids explore world" states the robot is being developed and tested at the University of Delaware.
Children can actually ride the robot and control its operation themselves. In my mind, I see these small children, described as young as 7 months old, in “bumper car” scenarios. The article does describe it as safe, however, with the robot identifying objects in its path and either avoiding them itself or allowing the children to maneuver around them. Not only does this assist children in becoming more active, it also helps them with problem solving.
UD1 is designed to invite other children to play with the child operating it. I have a friend whose child has autism and is very shy. I can see how this will help a child with a disability develop social skills and feel more comfortable around others. Looking at it from the other side, because so many do not understand disabilities, isn’t it likely UD1 will help bridge the gap between children (even adults) who do not know how to communicate with people that are different?
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Now, children who are normally unable to interact with others, due to disabilities like autism and cerebral palsy, may have an opportunity to become more independent by using a robot known as UD1. An article in the Chicago Tribune Web Edition titled "Robot helps disabled kids explore world" states the robot is being developed and tested at the University of Delaware.
Children can actually ride the robot and control its operation themselves. In my mind, I see these small children, described as young as 7 months old, in “bumper car” scenarios. The article does describe it as safe, however, with the robot identifying objects in its path and either avoiding them itself or allowing the children to maneuver around them. Not only does this assist children in becoming more active, it also helps them with problem solving.
UD1 is designed to invite other children to play with the child operating it. I have a friend whose child has autism and is very shy. I can see how this will help a child with a disability develop social skills and feel more comfortable around others. Looking at it from the other side, because so many do not understand disabilities, isn’t it likely UD1 will help bridge the gap between children (even adults) who do not know how to communicate with people that are different?
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