ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Assessing the Potential of Robotics Technology for Enhancing Educational for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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- Neuroplasticity mechanisms of NDBIs in autism: a review from brain connectivity to behavioral improvement.European journal of medical research · 2026Review
- The Effects of Robots on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Analysis of behavioral sequences in social interactions of autistic children: a latent class model based on structured play observation.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- The use of the social robot NAO in medical settings: how to facilitate interactions between healthcare professionals and patients with autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Interactive mirrOring Games wIth sOCial rObot (IOGIOCO): a pilot study on the use of intransitive gestures in a sample of Italian preschool children with autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Development of personalized profiles of students with autism spectrum disorder for interactive interventions with robots to enhance language and social skills.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Examining the Effects of Theory of Mind and Social Skills Training on Social Competence in Adolescents with Autism.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Measuring Engagement in Robot-Assisted Therapy for Autistic Children.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Robotics technology has been increasingly used as an educational and intervention tool for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there remain research issues and challenges that need to be addressed to fully realize the potential benefits of robot-assisted therapy. This systematic review categorizes and summarizes the literature related to robot educational/training interventions and provides a conceptual framework for collecting and classifying these articles. The challenges identified in this review are classified into four levels: robot-level, algorithm-level, experimental-research-level, and application-level challenges. The review highlights possible future research directions and offers crucial insights for researchers interested in using robots in therapy. The most relevant findings suggest that robot-assisted therapy has the potential to improve social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation skills in children with ASD. Addressing these challenges and seeking new research avenues will be critical to advancing the field of robot-assisted therapy and improving outcomes for children with ASD. This study serves as a roadmap for future research in this important area.
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