Robot tutor for deaf children? small study tests home therapy
NCT ID NCT04832373
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study placed a humanoid robot in the homes of 10 children aged 8 to 12 who have cochlear implants. The robot can talk, listen, and interact via a touchscreen, aiming to make speech therapy practice more fun and accessible. The main goal was to see how often children would use the robot over 30 days. It's a very early, small trial focused on whether kids accept the robot, not yet on whether it improves hearing or speech.
What this could mean
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Active substance
humanoid robot
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a fun, accessible way for children with cochlear implants to practice speech therapy at home, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 children. It only measures how often kids use the robot, not whether it actually improves speech or hearing. Results may not apply to all children.
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Locations
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University Hospital Toulouse - Service d'ORL, ORL pédiatrique et Otoneurologie
Toulouse, 31059, France