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University of Waterloo Develops Humanoid Robot to Assist Children with Autism

Dr. Dautenhahn and her colleagues have been researching educational robots for some time and have created teaching robots for public schools.

Mujtaba Ahmed
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University of Waterloo Develops Humanoid Robot to Assist Children with Autism

The University of Waterloo created “QT,” a humanoid robot, to help children with autism and other conditions with socialization and learning. Dr. Kirstin Dautenhahn claims that the robot has helped vulnerable students in public schools. The robot is intended to be human-friendly and capable of interacting with children in a manner that promotes learning and socialization.

Dr. Dautenhahn and her colleagues have been researching educational robots for some time and have created teaching robots for public schools. They hope that by developing the humanoid robot, they will be able to provide specific assistance to children suffering from various forms of autism. The ability of the robot to interact with children and provide a positive learning experience could have a significant impact on their development.

Use of “QT” in schools and other educational settings has the potential to transform the way children with autism and other disabilities learn and socialize. The potential impact of the robot on vulnerable students has been met with enthusiasm, and it is expected to lead to further advancement in the field of educational robotics.

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