CosmoBot Levels the Playing Field for Disabled Children

摘要

Most children with disabilities are engaged in some form of therapeutic rehabilitation and receive special education services. Therapists and educators spend much of their time trying to motivate children to perform therapy or participate in educational activ-ities. Technology, specifically robotics, can level the playing field for therapists, educators, and children with disabilities. CosmoBot™and Mission Control™. The CosmoBot system has been designed to provide motivation for children to perform their therapies, thereby assisting therapists and educators to perform their tasks more effectively and efficiently. A primary objective, particularly for children with severe disabilities, is to encourage them to interact as much as possible with their environment. For this reason, the gestural interface technology is enhanced with a robot, designed to act as a child''s friend and companion. By motivating children to interact with a robot, professionals can focus on providing excellent care to these children. The system will also benefit parents and family members of children with disabilities to motivate children to learn while having fun.