Robots aren't known for their soft side. They build cars and defuse bombs; they don't, as a rule, make friends or deal with feelings. But a few groups of researchers around the world are working to build robots for an unusual purpose: Making emotional connections with autistic children who often struggle to interact with humans. http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-autism-robots-20111017,0,5798122.story
Article courtesy of The Los Angeles Times by Chris Woolston, Special to the Los Angeles Times
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