sesley Report post Posted March 9, 2010 found this in the paper http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/video/...botics-research would any of your people benefit form a robot like this to help them,if ever they became availabe to you. we have had animals being able to reach some people and now robots. My p loves compters any way,you would have to program it for your particular needs,but if it was possible this technology, could boil a kettle and make a cup of tea or turn on the micorwave ,if your people are worried about hot things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meethoss Report post Posted March 11, 2010 That first robot is freaky! Chucky, anyone? It's more likely to freak a kid out than help him learn facial expressions. I'd say the best way is through watching TV where everything is exaggerated - that's how I think I've learnt it best. As for the helper robots I think this is more for physically impaired people. People with Autism and Apergers aren't physically incapable and I think treating them as such will only make them this way - they're generally good learners, help them to learn, don't hinder their learning. I think having robots as a fun thing is very good though. This will also help them learn and I think may help them find a niche, but I don't think they are of much use socially - the only real way to learn how to socialise is through use of social skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
