Robot tutor boosts emotion skills in kids with autism
NCT ID NCT02617342
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested whether a social robot program can help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) better understand and recognize emotions. Forty children aged 4 to 8 years took part; half used the robot for 8-14 weeks, while the other half received no extra intervention. Researchers measured changes in emotion recognition and social skills before and after the program.
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States
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