Study on Cat Robot Utilization for Treatment of Autistic Children

Abstract

This study deals with language therapy and play therapy using a cat robot for children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and verifies the effects of such therapy. Two versions of cat character robots, so-called Semyung robot (SERO) I and II, are suggested. First, SERO I is applied in the field test, which indicated some effective tendancy of ASD children. The robot design was improved accordingly, and the second field test was performed. Through the two field tests, we verified that this robot can be used effectively in the treatment of ASD children.