Scenario-play method for autistic children using humanoid robots

Abstract

Using a robot playmate to help autistic children is a relatively new idea for therapy. A Robot can repeat the same procedure precisely and does not get tired or bored. Moreover, earlier experiments indicate that autistic children show an open behavior to robots. In this paper, we report about experiments with a humanoid robot in which the robot plays a scenario-role for autistic children and is later also interacting with them. This method origins from puppetry play.