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Can young children with severe disabilities learn to use a robot to accomplish tasks? Can they learn that they have some control over their environment? What are new developments in robotics that might benefit these very young children? This article provides the latest in robotics-- exciting news...
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Development of a Robotic Device for Facilitating Learning by Children who have Severe Disabilities
Download2011-12-13
Howery, K., Meng, M.Q.H., Cook, A.M., Gu, J.J.
This paper presents technical aspects of a robot manipulator developed to facilitate learning by young children who are generally unable to grasp objects or speak. The severity of these physical disabilities also limits assessment of their cognitive and language skills and abilities. The CRS...
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Measuring target acquisition utilizing Madentec's Tracker system in indviduals with Cerebral Palsy
Download2005
Cook, A.M., Dobbs, B.M., Warren, S., McKeever, R.
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact on performance of repeated trials of the Tracker system in a series of target acquisition tasks for persons with cerebral palsy (CP). Twelve persons with CP participated in the single case experimental study. Data were collected on their time...
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2011-12-18
Corrigan, M., Adams, K.D., Cook, A.M.
Children with disabilities may have decreased ability to play, and thus less opportunity to acquire associated motor, cognitive, and linguistic skills. There is evidence that robotic play may help children acquire those skills, and our overall goal is to facilitate integration of spontaneous...
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Using Lego Robots to Estimate Cognitive Ability in Children Who Have Severe Physical Disabilities
Download2011
Harbottle, N., Volden, J., Harbottle, C., Cook, A.M., Adams, K.D.
Abstract Purpose: To determine whether low cost robots provide a means by which children with severe disabilities can demonstrate understanding of cognitive concepts. Method: Ten children, ages 4 to 10, diagnosed with cerebral palsy and related motor conditions, participated. Participants, had...
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2011-12-13
Adams, K.D., Encarnacao, P., Cook, A.M.
Robots have been widely used in rehabilitation. Among the various applications, robots have been developed to assist children with motor disabilities in play and academic activities. Several studies have shown the efficacy of these robotic tools, not only for allowing children to actively...
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Lego Robot Control via a Speech Generating Communication Device for Play and Educational Activities
Download2011-12-05
Yantha, J., Cook, A.M., Adams, K.D.
Children have utilized switch adapted infrared controllers to manipulate play objects with inexpensive Lego™ robots in order to learn new and demonstrate existing skills. Since some speech generating devices (SGDs) have infrared output, the opportunity arises for children to have an integrated...
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2011-12-13
Meng, M., Howery, K., Gu, J., Cook, A.M.
The goal of this study was to explore how children who have significant physical disabilities could use a robotic arm to interact in a play and exploration activity. These children cannot manipulate toys and other objects to engage in typical play activities with adults or their peers. A robotic...