Overview

EMOROBCARE is an innovative project aimed at developing a low-cost social robot to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in therapeutic settings. The project focuses on creating an affordable, accessible robotic platform that can assist therapists and educators in delivering personalized interventions.

Objectives

1. Develop a low-cost social robot platform suitable for therapeutic use
2. Create adaptive interaction strategies tailored to children with ASD
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of robot-assisted therapy in real-world settings
4. Provide open-source tools for researchers and therapists

Methodology

The EMOROBCARE project employs a user-centered design approach, involving:

• Co-design workshops with therapists, children, and families
• Iterative prototyping of robotic behaviors and interactions
• Clinical evaluations in therapeutic settings
• Longitudinal studies to assess impact and effectiveness

Technology

The project utilizes state-of-the-art technologies including:

• ROS (Robot Operating System) for robot control
• Computer vision and AI for adaptive interactions
• Natural language processing for communication
• Affective computing for emotion recognition

Impact

EMOROBCARE aims to make social robotics more accessible for therapeutic applications, with potential benefits including:

• Improved engagement in therapeutic activities
• Enhanced social skills development
• Reduced therapy costs through robotic assistance
• Increased accessibility of therapeutic interventions

Get Involved

The EMOROBCARE project welcomes collaboration with researchers, therapists, and developers interested in social robotics for autism therapy. Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.

Publications highlights

• EMOROBCARE