Turning robots into teacher's aides: Christian Wanamaker's robotics software helps students on the autism Spectrum - Careers

Abstract

CHRISTIAN WANAMAKER'S ROBOTICS SOFTWARE HELPS STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM WHEN THE SMILEY-FACED RObot tells two boys to pick out the drawing of an ear from three choices, one of the boys, about 5, touches his nose. “No. Ear,” his teacher says, a note of frustration in her voice. The child picks up the drawing of an ear and hands it to the other boy, who shows it to the robot. “Yes, that is the ear,” the ever-patient robot says. “Good job.” The boys smile as the teacher pats the first boy in congratulations.