Propositions and Comparisons of Robotic Assistants for Children with Autism
摘要
This paper intends to propose robotic systems designed to assist autistic children in their learning processes. The unique challenges faced by autistic children, such as difficulties in social interaction, communication, and anxiety, necessitate the exploration of the feasibility of any innovative educational tools that can adapt to their specific needs. This exploration is carried out by comparison with existing methods/tools that are generally provided by pets and/or trained professionals using several performance metrics—social performance, tailored help, and life satisfaction, tabulated in a binary comparison method. The findings suggest that robotic systems have the potential to complement existing methods effectively while addressing specific needs in a personalized and measurable way, keeping in mind their ethical use, data privacy, and integration in group learning will need careful consideration.