Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
While there is a rich history of studies involving robots and individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), few of these studies have made substantial impact in the clinical research community. In this paper we first examine how differences in approach, study design, evaluation, and publication practices have hindered uptake of these research results. Based on ten years of collaboration, we suggest a set of design principles that satisfy the needs (both academic and cultural) of both the robotics and clinical autism research communities. Using these principles, we present a study that demonstrates a quantitatively measured improvement in human-human social interaction for children with ASD, effected by interaction with a robot.
DOI
10.5898/JHRI.1.1.Kim
Recommended Citation
Kim, Elizabeth, Paul, Rhea, Shic, Frederick, Scassellati, Brian. "Bridging the Research Gap: Making HRI Useful to Individuals with Autism." Journal of Human-Robot Interaction 1.1 (2012): 26-54.
Publication
Journal of Human-Robot Interaction
Volume
1
Issue
1
Pages
26-54
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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Commons, Communication Sciences and Disorders Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons
