Assistive Robotics for Children with Learning Disabilities

Authors

Dr. Michael Goodrich, Brigham Young University
Dr. Mark Colton, Brigham Young University
Dr. Bonnie Brinton, Brigham Young University
Dr. Martin Fujiki, Brigham Young University

Keywords

assistive robotics, children, learning disabilities

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Computer Science

Abstract

The primary goal of the research was to produce robotic tools that can help children with learning disabilities become higher functioning. We accomplished this goal by creating two humanoid robots and a user interface for programming and controlling the robots. We went beyond this goal, with assistance from a Honda Initiation Grant, and developed therapy plans for using the robots to help children with autism, and completed a pilot study with two children with autism during Winter 2010.

Recommended Citation

Goodrich, Dr. Michael; Colton, Dr. Mark; Brinton, Dr. Bonnie; and Fujiki, Dr. Martin (2013) "Assistive Robotics for Children with Learning Disabilities," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2850.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2850