A Robot-Assisted Approach to Small Talk Training for Adults with ASD
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| author | Ramnauth, Rebecca Brščić, Dražen Scassellati, Brian |
| author_facet | Ramnauth, Rebecca Brščić, Dražen Scassellati, Brian |
| contents | From dating to job interviews, making new friends or simply chatting with the cashier at checkout, engaging in small talk is a vital, everyday social skill. For adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), small talk can be particularly challenging, yet it is essential for social integration, building relationships, and accessing professional opportunities. In this study, we present our development and evaluation of an in-home autonomous robot system that allows users to practice small talk. Results from the week-long study show that adults with ASD enjoyed the training, made notable progress in initiating conversations and improving eye contact, and viewed the system as a valuable tool for enhancing their conversational skills. |
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| spellingShingle | A Robot-Assisted Approach to Small Talk Training for Adults with ASD Ramnauth, Rebecca Brščić, Dražen Scassellati, Brian Robotics Artificial Intelligence From dating to job interviews, making new friends or simply chatting with the cashier at checkout, engaging in small talk is a vital, everyday social skill. For adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), small talk can be particularly challenging, yet it is essential for social integration, building relationships, and accessing professional opportunities. In this study, we present our development and evaluation of an in-home autonomous robot system that allows users to practice small talk. Results from the week-long study show that adults with ASD enjoyed the training, made notable progress in initiating conversations and improving eye contact, and viewed the system as a valuable tool for enhancing their conversational skills. |
| title | A Robot-Assisted Approach to Small Talk Training for Adults with ASD |
| topic | Robotics Artificial Intelligence |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.23508 |