The United States guarantees 7.2 million students with disabilities an equal education. But the system is broken. For this package, we spoke with students, parents, teachers, and advocates about the ...

Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics. Daniel David, Ph.D., from Babes-Bolyai University in ...

A new study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning introduces a novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy (RoboCA3T) that leverages the natural affinity of ...

Robbie has autism. Researchers are using the robot to teach him how to focus on people and objects in his environment. Try to get a kid to clean up when he can't pay attention to what's on the floor.

In a recent review published in Behavioral Science, researchers summarized the current evidence regarding whether people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find it easier to interact with robot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers in the UK have designed a new groundbreaking type of social robot that mimics therapy horses and helps people regulate ...

A study has revealed that robots can serve not merely as toys but as excellent teachers for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), instructing them on how to communicate with the world. The ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, and paying attention. Researchers in Europe added a learning robot to ...

A new study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning introduces a novel Robot-Inspired Computer-Assisted Adaptive Autism Therapy (RoboCA3T) that leverages the natural affinity of ...

Researchers at Haub Innovation Center at Saint Joseph’s University are developing ways for AI-powered robots to support aging adults with autism, writes Nicole Leonard for the WHYY. They have ...

BACKGROUND: Autism is a brain development disorder defined by impaired social interaction and communication, and restrictive and repetitive behavior. Many of these signs present themselves before a ...