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An interactive robotic device with progress monitoring

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

Neal S. Widmer ,
Shimon Y. Nof  and
George R. Karlan
Neal S. Widmer
Affiliation:
Department of Electric Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (USA)
Shimon Y. Nof
Affiliation:
Department of Industriel Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (USA)
George R. Karlan
Affiliation:
School of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (USA)
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Summary

The purpose of this paper is to describe a system which utilizes an interactive robotic device to help in the educational process of very young disabled children. Within the System the child's performance is monitored and evaluated on line, providing a current prescription for progress to more or less advanced learning levels. The robotic Systems developed at Purdue University during research on this concept are described as well as the prototype Systems to monitor progress of the students

Keywords

Interactive robotEducational aidDisabled childrenProgress monitoring

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Robotica , Volume 10 , Issue 1 , January 1992 , pp. 11 - 18
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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