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Reflex System for Intelligent Robotics
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background and Purpose: Great advances have occurred in the field of robotics in the past few years. The integration of robotics in our daily life became not only limited to manufacturing or industrial usage, but also in ...
Children Perceived Perception of a Mini-Humanoid Social Robot Based on a Psychometric Scale: A Pilot Study in Greece
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springer link
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
There is a growing interest in the integration of social robots in different applications in our daily lives. However, it can be challenging to design a social robot that is perceived positively among the target end-users. ...
A Framework for Assistive Social Robots for Detecting Aggression in Children
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springer link
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
Children during their early years might exhibit different forms of aggression against others. Aggression can be physical or relational. Physical aggression can take on different forms such as hitting, pushing, and kicking. ...
Anthropomorphism and Its Negative Attitudes, Sociability, Animacy, Agency, and Disturbance Requirements for Social Robots: A Pilot Study
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springer link
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
A social robot that meets the acceptability requirements of the target end-users presents a significant challenge to robot designers. The design process is often iterative and requires continuous improvements and optimization ...
Social robots and wearable sensors for mitigating meltdowns in autism - A pilot test
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springer link
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Young individuals with ASD may exhibit challenging behaviors. Among these, self-injurious behavior (SIB) is the most devastating for a person’s physical health and inclusion within the community. SIB refers to a class of ...
Toward 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands that Can Satisfy Psychosocial Needs: Grasping Force Comparisons Between a Prosthetic Hand and Human Hands
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springer link
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
The advancement in 3D printing technologies appears to be the key toward affordable and functional artificial limbs. The loss of an amputee’s capability to do functional tasks like grasping objects has an obvious effect ...
Robotic Trains as an Educational and Therapeutic Tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention
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springer link
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
Social robots are emerging to become useful assistive tools for use in the therapy and education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The nature of ASD causes its symptoms and manifestations to vary widely, ...