Researchers in London have conducted a study with an autistic girl by creating a robot resembling a child. Before the study was conducted, the 4-year old girl was hardly affectionate. After bring in the robot once a week for a 10 minute session, the girl began to be more affectionate toward her friends. The estimated cost of building this robot is $2,118. There are also several other robots, including one that is programmed to play Wii, but they are still in the experimental stages.
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Wow I think this is great research! I have experience with autistic children and to hear the progress on a 4 year old with a robot its amazing. Autistic children really deserve this research they have a disability and these type of robots can really change their future.
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