Front Psychiatry July 2019 PMID 31354547

How the Realism of Robot Is Needed for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders in an Interview Setting.

Hirokazu Kumazaki, Taro Muramatsu, Yuichiro Yoshikawa, Yoshio Matsumoto, Masutomo Miyao, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masaru Mimura, Yoshio Minabe, Mitsuru Kikuchi

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The collective discussions demonstrate high interest through mentions of increased motivation linked to robot interactions, exemplified by phrases like ‘higher motivation with an android robot’ and reflections on the robot’s realism. The tone underscores optimism about robotic therapy’s role in autism support, though some note that robots are not yet fully integrated into real-world environments, indicating a cautious yet positive outlook.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that robots can effectively motivate individuals with autism during social training, emphasizing the benefits of robotic interaction.

InterestHigh interest

The conversations show high curiosity about the potential and limitations of using robots in therapy, highlighting strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific findings, such as increased motivation with robots, indicating a moderate depth of discussion and reflection.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on how robot realism influences therapy suggests recognition of the publication's potential to influence future practices, though the impact isn't portrayed as transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that using an android robot that looks and moves like a human can help individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) improve their social skills through interview training.
  • Patient preferences regarding a robot’s appearance are important for encouraging participation in this type of therapy.
  • Results indicated that participants were more motivated to practice interviews with the robot than with a human, but their motivation was lower when they perceived the robot as more human-like, suggesting insights for future robot design in therapy.

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Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X

Autistics (N=23, age 17-25 years) "exhibited higher motivation to undergo interview training with an android robot than with a human interviewer"? https://t.co/ftzeksa6v8

Jul 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 9,261 followers View post →
TaylAur
@tay_loup · X

RT @autismcrisis: Autistics (N=23, age 17-25 years) "exhibited higher motivation to undergo interview training with an android robot than w…

Jul 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 5,053 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

How the Realism of Robot Is Needed for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders in an Interview Setting https://t.co/WXrjXjx4Va But robots aren't the real world (yet)... https://t.co/c8K7XLd5gx

Jul 30, 2019 · 4,965 followers View post →
Dr.Heather MacKenzie
@DrHeatherMacKen · X

RT @autismcrisis: Autistics (N=23, age 17-25 years) "exhibited higher motivation to undergo interview training with an android robot than w…

Jul 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 516 followers View post →

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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

How the Realism of Robot Is Needed for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders in an Interview Setting https://t.co/WXrjXjx4Va But robots aren't the real world (yet)... https://t.co/c8K7XLd5gx

Jul 30, 2019 · 4,965 followers View post →
TaylAur
@tay_loup · X

RT @autismcrisis: Autistics (N=23, age 17-25 years) "exhibited higher motivation to undergo interview training with an android robot than w…

Jul 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 5,053 followers View post →
Dr.Heather MacKenzie
@DrHeatherMacKen · X

RT @autismcrisis: Autistics (N=23, age 17-25 years) "exhibited higher motivation to undergo interview training with an android robot than w…

Jul 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 516 followers View post →
Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X

Autistics (N=23, age 17-25 years) "exhibited higher motivation to undergo interview training with an android robot than with a human interviewer"? https://t.co/ftzeksa6v8

Jul 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 9,261 followers View post →