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Effectiveness of Robot-Mediated Learning in Fostering Children’s Social and Cognitive Development

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Engaging with social robots has been identified as possibly advantageous for children with social communication challenges, particularly in practicing social skills like shared attention. This study included systematic review on articles from 2018 describing the robotic applications and technologies used in improving children’s cognitive develop-ment. By reporting on contemporary study types, modes of cognition, and the role of children, important factors and key considering for social robot’s design also discussed. This review aims to give a broad picture of the state of "cognitive development" research especially in recent years. It investigates the use of robotic technology based on the ed-ucational attainment of children at various ages. The review includes articles including experimental, non-experimental, article type, research field, robots, context of use, target audience and results or conclusions. The results indicate the increasing potential of social robots to support kids' cognitive development, especially by providing them with in-teresting and engaging learning opportunities. This review offers valuable insight for researchers, and designers looking to further enhance robotic therapies and modify them to fit a variety of developmental requirements and educational environments.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app15073567

Authors: Zainab Salma, Raquel Hijón-Neira, Celeste Pizarro, Arqam Abdul Moqeet

Institution: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Language: English

Topic: Social Robot Interaction and HRI

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896