Social robots can be a non-threatening way for children to improve their reading skills, researchers say. Meeting key learning targets in primary school is important, and the early years are the best ...

The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they polite to them, and willing to attribute human-like qualities to them?

Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics. Daniel David, Ph.D., from Babes-Bolyai University in ...

A study has revealed that robots can serve not merely as toys but as excellent teachers for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), instructing them on how to communicate with the world. The ...

AI companion toys for neurodivergent children promise connection and therapy, but can they deliver for the long haul?

Curious robots learn language in half the time, and their unplanned play and grammar mistakes hint at how children master ...

A lightweight robotic device that facilitates neuromuscular recovery in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), helping them to stand unassisted, is published in Nature this week. Improved ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, and paying attention. Researchers in Europe added a learning robot to ...