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Robot assists with kids mobility

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Interactive robot to promote rehabilitation for children with special needs

Kukich D. Published in UDaily, Communications and Public Affairs, University of Delaware, Jan 11, 2016

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At the University of Delaware in Newark, a research team including mobility researcher Cole Galloway are using "NAO", an interactive human-like robot in a new approach to pediatric rehabilitation. Dr. Galloway, who is known for his Pediatric Mobility Studio and GoBabyGo program, is incorporating the robot into his lab research. His research is directed by the concern that children with motor disabilities have needs that are not met by the training and equipment available today. "Young children’s overall knowledge depends on their ability to be mobile with peers — once they start moving, they begin to learn about the world in fundamentally different ways." The intention of including NAO in the mobility environment is to have the children engage with the robot, and for the robot to facilitate training.

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Update on Dr. Galloway's activities

Pediatric Mobility Lab and Design Studio

GoBabyGo "All people exploring their world via independent mobility!"

NAO robot - Softbank Robotics.com