Autism Therapy Robot Buddy for Children with Autism Support
robot for children with autism, embodied Emotional AI serving the most vulnerable
Buddy the autism therapy robot, is an emotional companion designed to improve the quality of life of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and fight against their social isolation and loneliness.
The Buddy robot is a embodiment of Emotional Artificial Intelligence at the service of children with special educational needs, supporting them to acquire the social and emotional skills essential for daily life.
Finaly used as an effective treatment for autism attested by many researchers. Many scientific studies confirm the positive impact that robots can have on behavioral interventions in autism. The positive results are grouped around the following observations:
- Children trust robots,
- Most of the children with autism interact eagerly with robots,
- Robots’ characteristics – predictability, simplicity, repetition – reassure children.
- Deliver predictable responses over and over,
- Unlike human, do not inadvertently communicate disturbing facial expressions or use nuanced vocal inflections that children can find annoying
Why choose Buddy the social robot for autistic children ?
With unique interaction capabilities, Buddy helps children with autism progress in the real world.
It also improves their interactions with humans.
This emotional dimension is something that inanimate objects, such as computers or tablets, cannot achieve.
autism therapy robot, why choose BUDDY ?
EMOTIONAL character
Before being a platform on which many applications are available, it is first and foremost a character who can speak, move and react to caresses.
presence in a real environment
Buddy also has the advantage of being embodied in a “body” that evolves in our environment, so it is not only a “virtual” being, which multiplies its uses and makes it more engaging. It provides a feeling of presence that soothes and reassures.
multimodal interaction
With Buddy, users can interact in various ways: by voice, touch, touchscreen, and remotely (via a tablet). In this respect, Buddy is inclusive and adapted to multiple user profiles. It is proactive, notably thanks to the integration of ChatGPT.
natural reinforcer!
Equipped with several sensory stimulators: touch, LED colors, voice, music, Buddy’s sounds, movements, the images it displays, and everything that makes Buddy a character. Users are engaged in the interaction with Buddy more than they would be with a tablet.
The success is here! SEE BUDDY THE autism therapy robot in action
Many associations, teaching units, autism institutes have already adopted Buddy the autism therapy robot and observed significant improvements in their daily work with ASD children!
Their feedback reinforce the added value of Buddy as The Solution of Choice compared to other technological devices tested such as tablets. Buddy playful nature is very present and it contributes to the activity being reinforcing in itself. The undeniable added value of Buddy is its attractiveness and interaction.
He is more than just a teaching tool! It is a trusted partner for anyone looking for support to encourage their child to recognize and learn social interactions.
SQYpi : An educational, innovative and ambitious project
Winner of an Education Challenge, we conducted the “SQYpi” project for 18 months, in collaboration with the Versailles Academy and the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines urban area.
SQYpi : The digital revolution in schools
Laurence Dorée, educational digital project manager in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, explains how Buddy supports the inclusion of young autistic students in the territory.
MORE about Buddy the educational robot for autistic children
J-B Thiéry Association
For several years, the association has been betting on innovation in its daily life and in all areas within its teaching units. They have adopted Buddy and are using the benefits of the technology to work on emotion recognition.
CAP Autisme Institute from AFG Autisme
Institute recently welcomed Buddy. Discover in this article published by AFG Autisme association a first more than conclusive discovery of Buddy which will allow the improvement of the daily lives of the children going at the institute.
Take your First Steps with Buddy the autism therapy robot
Find out today how to use Buddy with children with autism.
We created this educational kit with teachers to facilitate learning and develop the skills of children with special needs.
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