DocumentCode :
642554
Title :
Human-robot interaction as a tool to evaluate and quantify motor imitation behavior in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Author :
Bugnariu, Nicoleta ; Garver, Carolyn ; Young, Cliff ; Ranatunga, Isura ; Rockenbach, Katelyn ; Beltran, M. ; Patterson, R.M. ; Torres-Arenas, Nahum ; Popa, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. Therapy, Univ. of North Texas Health Sci. Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
fYear :
2013
fDate :
26-29 Aug. 2013
Firstpage :
57
Lastpage :
62
Abstract :
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have difficulties engaging in imitation behavior. Available clinical tests that evaluate imitation rely on subjective observation and categorical “yes” or “no” data. We describe the development of a method to quantify imitation using a robot, kinematic data and a Dynamic Time Warping algorithm. A realistic-looking robot performed movements such as “waving hello/goodbye”, “good job fist bump” and encouraged children with ASD and controls to imitate it. Preliminary results show that children with ASD interact positively with the robot and the DTW similarity measure may serve as both a meaningful and objective tool for evaluating the quality of imitation behavior.
Keywords :
human-robot interaction; medical disorders; medical robotics; robot kinematics; DTW similarity; autism spectrum disorders; children with ASD; clinical tests; dynamic time warping algorithm; human-robot interaction; motor imitation behavior evaluation tool; motor imitation behavior quantification; realistic-looking robot; Autism; Educational institutions; Heuristic algorithms; Joints; Robot kinematics; Variable speed drives; Autism; Robotics; imitation behavior; kinematics;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Rehabilitation (ICVR), 2013 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ICVR.2013.6662088
Filename :
6662088
Link To Document :
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