ECHO: Empowering Children’s Healthcare with Humanoid Empathy
Abstract
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face multifaceted challenges in social interaction and communication, necessitating innovative approaches to support their unique needs. Current statistics highlight the pressing need for effective interventions, with ASD prevalence rates continuing to rise globally. However, existing solutions often encounter limitations, such as subjective assessments and lack of personalized approaches. To address these challenges, this paper presents a comprehensive review of studies to assess and support individuals with ASD. By synthesizing findings from diverse studies utilizing various robotic platforms, including Robotis Mini, Romo, CommU, RobotParrot, Zeno, and ONO robots, this review elucidates the potential of robotics in facilitating accurate assessment, personalized intervention, and enhanced engagement for individuals with ASD [1]. Furthermore, the incorporation of advanced technologies, including multimodal data analysis and real-time gesture recognition algorithms, underscores the interdisciplinary nature of this research domain. While promising, the implementation of robotics in ASD intervention is not without drawbacks, including technical limitations and ethical considerations. Through ongoing exploration and innovation, robotics holds the potential to revolutionize the landscape of ASD support, fostering greater inclusivity, empowerment, and quality of life for individuals across the autism spectrum [2]. We have been designed a robot as a diagnostic toy for mentally challenged children, integrating both hardware and software components to facilitate interactive and engaging experiences aimed at assessing behavioral, and social-emotional skills while offering support and companionship in therapeutic settings. Advanced features such as face recognition, emotion detection, object and colour recognition, teaching modules, and comprehensive reporting systems drive foster learning and development, and empower children to reach their full potential in a supportive and engaging environment. This innovative approach aims to enrich the lives of mentally challenged children, fostering positive outcomes through tailored interventions and interactive experiences.
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