{"id":57892,"date":"2017-10-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/blog\/advances-in-artificial-intelligence-could-robots-help-children-with-autism-reach-their-full-potential\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T22:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:19:55","slug":"advances-in-artificial-intelligence-could-robots-help-children-with-autism-reach-their-full-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/advances-in-artificial-intelligence-could-robots-help-children-with-autism-reach-their-full-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Advances in artificial intelligence: could robots help children with autism reach their full potential?"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bold-list\">\n<li>Meet Nao, a talkative robot that captures children\u2019s attention<\/li>\n<li>Building communication- and social skills made easy with Milo<\/li>\n<li>Schools should welcome intelligent robotic teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When someone mentions autism, Hollywood movies like Mozart and the Whale or Rain Man, may come to mind. The actors in these movies do depict autistic characteristics but they are often dramatised. For instance, they are portrayed as high-functioning, possessing advanced math skills and having photographic memory &#8211; while completely lacking any social skills. While some people suffering from autism do have extraordinary skills, many are of just above average or even average intelligence. What is true for most people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), however, is their struggle with social interaction. They deal with many challenges, from communication and learning to expressing their emotions. And helping them overcome these challenges is not easy. But thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/blog\/will-robots-kids-future-toys-teachers-companions\/\">advances in robotics<\/a> and artificial intelligence (AI), it\u2019s now possible to help them learn to interact with others and reach their full potential. <a href=\"https:\/\/spectrum.ieee.org\/automaton\/robotics\/humanoids\/aldebaran-robotics-nao-robot-autism-solution-for-kids\">Studies<\/a> show that some children with ASD can improve their communication and social skills by up to 30 per cent with the help of robots. This has encouraged many companies to develop mechanical companions to help these children. In fact, robot-assisted therapy might be a real breakthrough to improve the overall quality of life for those with ASD.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Artificial intelligence: could robots help children with autism reach their full potential?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C4uyRQ2LkJ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"70853\" class=\"elementor elementor-70853 elementor-70829\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43b2efb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43b2efb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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prefer interacting with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/humanoid-robots-how-much-autonomy-are-we-willing-to-give-them\/\">robots<\/a>, you\u2019re not alone. Researchers have dedicated a lot of time to finding out why children with autism are more open with robots than they are with humans. They think it\u2019s because robots are not as complex as people, especially when it comes to emotional communication. Plus, they\u2019re like toys \u2013 only smarter.<\/p>\n<p>Take Nao, for example. It\u2019s not an ordinary robotic toy that children play with, but rather a smart one that helps children with autism develop their communication skills. \u201cOur robot looks a lot like a human but doesn\u2019t have all the (facial) features that a person does. That can help people with autism because the robot is simpler. They can focus on one social aspect of communication at a time,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/emilymullin\/2015\/09\/25\/how-robots-could-improve-social-skills-in-kids-with-autism-disorders\/#7c96cfe32837\">shared<\/a> Mohammad Mahoor, an associate professor in the D.F. Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver. Developed by a French company, SoftBank Robotics, this humanoid robot is able to learn about a child\u2019s behaviour. Nao uses its two cameras and four microphones to record a child\u2019s facial expressions and body language as they interact. Then, it carefully assesses this data to figure out the most effective way to gain (and keep) the child\u2019s attention. This allows therapists to design personalised therapy plans for each child. Nao is still in its testing stage, and scientists from several universities are working on refining it. Nao is expected to become available in 2019, the MailOnline reports.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33182\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/Nao-robot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three humanoid Nao robots dancing\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Researchers have dedicated a lot of time to finding out why children with autism are more open with robots than they are with humans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Building communication- and social skills made easy with Milo<\/h2>\n<p>A Danish school, Skolen ved Nordens Plads, hosts a smart robot designed by <a href=\"http:\/\/robokind.com\/\">Robokind<\/a>. It\u2019s called Milo, and it helps students with autism learn to express themselves more easily. For them, interacting with others can be a real struggle. But that\u2019s not a problem for Milo. In fact, that\u2019s where this new robot really shines! What\u2019s so unique and special about it is that it\u2019s capable of complete social interaction. Armed with the ability to show emotions through facial expressions, it can communicate with its own voice, further strengthening its ability to connect with children. Richard Margolin, the founder and director of engineering at Robokind, says that Milo\u2019s essential feature is its ability to produce a range of voices \u2013 a \u2018skill\u2019 developed by the Acapela Group using the voices of real children. This proves to have a huge impact on developing social and communication skills in children with autism. Welcomed at a couple of schools in southwest Iowa, and working \u2018part-time\u2019 in the Wilson Middle and Roosevelt Elementary Schools, Milo is more than a robot &#8211; it\u2019s a real teacher. Lori Durand, the school psychologist and autism facilitator for the district, explained that Milo is teaching students about social norms, something that most of them struggle with. Through applied behaviour, Milo provides immediate feedback, so that the students know whether their responses are right or wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Many children diagnosed with autism have difficulty maintaining eye contact, and everyday social interaction is not something they find comfortable or easy. It\u2019s a burden that affects not only their social life, but also their overall wellbeing. Thanks to Milo, they can learn how to overcome such issues. For instance, Milo teaches them what \u2018sad\u2019 or \u2018happy\u2019 is, engaging them in activities that explain emotions through videos or photos. Then, it demonstrates those emotions. Matt Twit, a teacher, notices the children\u2019s improvement as the students who first work with Milo, and then with instructors, complete tasks more easily. Also, their engagement in conversation with their teachers and peers has increased, which is an immense success. With Milo, autistic children can learn with more ease and less effort, and social interaction will no longer be as challenging.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Robots4Autism :: RoboKind ZENO R50 Speech\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wFMGpTnGTB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Schools should welcome intelligent robotic teachers<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no greater success for any teacher than helping students achieve their best. But to help autistic children develop their social skills and improve their quality of life is indescribable! \u201cPersonal experience and research shows that what holds students back is those social skills. It doesn\u2019t matter what academic level they\u2019re on if they cant [sic] interact with others they\u2019re going to struggle with any job, and autism is the hallmark [of] struggling with social skills and interaction, and Milo is working on both,\u201d Durand said. And we couldn\u2019t agree more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Nao, a talkative robot that captures children\u2019s attention Building communication- and social skills made easy with Milo Schools should welcome intelligent robotic teachers When someone mentions autism, Hollywood movies like Mozart and the Whale or Rain Man, may come to mind. 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