Que dit la littérature sur l'utilisation de robots pour les enfants handicapés?

Aperçu: G.M.

Le but de cette étude est d'examiner l'importance et le type de robots utilisés pour la réadaptation et l'éducation des enfants et des jeunes avec de CP et TSA.

La littérature savante a été systématiquement recherchée et analysée. 

15 systèmes robotiques ont été rapporté dans 34 études qui ont fourni un faible niveau de preuve.  

Les résultats portaient principalement sur l'interaction avec des enfants avec TSA et qui avaient une diminution du comportement autistique, et pour la paralysie cérébrale, elles portaient sur le développement cognitif, l'apprentissage et le jeu.

De plus amples recherches sont nécessaires dans ce domaine en utilisant des modèles qui offrent une plus grande validité.

Le faible niveau de preuve plus la nécessité d'un soutien technique spécialisé devraient être considérés comme des facteurs critiques avant de prendre la décision d'acheter des robots pour un traitement pour les enfants avec CP et TSA.

   

Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2017 Apr 25:1-12. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1318308

What does the literature say about using robots on children with disabilities?

Miguel Cruz A^1,2, Ríos Rincón AM^2,3, Rodríguez Dueñas WR¹, Quiroga Torres DA¹, Bohórquez-Heredia AF¹.

Author information

1

a Biomedical Engineering Program, School of Medicine and Health Sciences , Universidad del Rosario , Bogotá , DC , Colombia.

2

b Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine , University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada.

3

c Program of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences , Universidad del Rosario , Bogotá , DC , Colombia.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent and type of robots used for the rehabilitation and education of children and young people with CP and ASD and the associated outcomes.

METHODS:

The scholarly literature was systematically searched and analyzed. Articles were included if they reported the results of robots used or intended to be used for the rehabilitation and education of children and young people with CP and ASD during play and educative and social interaction activities.

RESULTS:

We found 15 robotic systems reported in 34 studies that provided a low level of evidence. The outcomes were mainly for children with ASD interaction and who had a reduction in autistic behaviour, and for CP cognitive development, learning, and play.

CONCLUSION:

More research is needed in this area using designs that provide higher validity. A centred design approach is needed for developing new low-cost robots for this population. Implications for rehabilitation In spite of the potential of robots to promote development in children with ASD and CP, the limited available evidence requires researchers to conduct studies with higher validity. The low level of evidence plus the need for specialized technical support should be considered critical factors before making the decision to purchase robots for use in treatment for children with CP and ASD. A user-entered design approach would increase the chances of success for robots to improve functional, learning, and educative outcomes in children with ASD and CP. We recommend that developers use this approach. The participation of interdisciplinary teams in the design, development, and implementation of new robotic systems is of extra value. We recommend the design and development of low-cost robotic systems to make robots more affordable.

PMID: 28440095

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1318308