Robot applications for autism: a comprehensive review.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Technological advances in robotics have brought about exciting developments in different areas such as education, training, and therapy. Recent research has suggested that the robot can be even more effective in rehabilitation, therapy, and education for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this paper, a comprehensive review of robotic technology for children with ASD is presented wherein a large number of journals and conference proceedings in science and engineering search engines' databases were implicated.

Authors

  • Mohammed A Saleh
    Faculty ofElectrical Engineering, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  • Fazah Akhtar Hanapiah
    Faculty of Medicine, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  • Habibah Hashim
    Faculty ofElectrical Engineering, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia.