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1990
Cook, Albert M., Stanger, Carol A.
In this study, we investigate the relationship between the developmental age of very young able bodied children and their interation with the Hero 2000 robot. This study will be used to design protocol for disabled children using the Hero 2000 robot. Exceptional children are at a much higher...
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2011-12-05
Cook, Albert, Wang, Mengliao, Encarnação, Pedro, Adams, Kim
Previous studies have demonstrated that Lego robots can be used to enable children with motor impairments to actively participate in play and academic activities. Additionally, by appropriately designing the activities and observing children’s performance, it is possible to assess children’s...
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2012-02-01
Encarnação, Pedro, Cook, Albert M., Adams, Kim, Alvarez, Liliana
Objective: Motor experience plays a central role in cognitive development. Assistive technologies can thus provide augmentative manipulation for children with motor disabilities. This paper explores the use of robots to this end. Method: A revision of studies conducted with typically developing...
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Programming and Controlling Robots using Scanning from a Speech Generating Communication Device: A Case Study
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Adams, Kim D., Cook, Albert M.
BACKGROUND: Programming Lego Mindstorms robots is used for problem-based learning in science. Children with physical disabilities and complex communication needs may be limited in their ability to participate. OBJECTIVES: To involve a 12 year old student with cerebral palsy in programming...