HTKS Game for executive functions disorder using NAO Robot

Abstract

This paper proposes the incorporation of Head, Toes, Knees, and Shoulders (HTKS) task switching game using NAO robot for children affected from Executive Functions disorder. In HTKS game children will be instructed to touch either their head, knees, toes or shoulder by imitating the actions performed by the NAO Robot. We have implemented the HTKS task switching game using Choregraphe and python. Following the game, we have implemented evaluation system using Kinect camera and unity engine to evaluate whether children are performing the task correctly. This therapy targets executive functions such as cognitive controls which compromises of attention control, inhibitory control and working memory.