This robot insect is remote-controlled via an infrared controller. This means it would be controllable via many Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices that have infrared capability. A person using the AAC device to speak could also control the stereo, the TV, most devices with infrared control….. and toy robots similar to this. This becomes a good way of motivating someone to use the device by making learning fun! The robot is a Hexbug Spider ($25 at toy stores). The maze is made from yardsticks and connectors designed by us and made on a 3D printer at the Chattanooga Library. The remote control could be switch-adapted and used with a joystick or larger switches. For extra fun, the Spiders can be set to different frequency channels. This would allow head-to head play. For example, two people controlling two different robots – first one to ring a bell wins! First one to navigate the maze and invade the opponent’s “gate” wins! a version of capture-the flag…. Nobody said that therapy shouldn’t be fun.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:34:46 +0000
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