Electrical and computer engineering professor uses robots to level field for kids with disabilities

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

A new robot named MyJay that lights up when it scores a basket is just part of Kerstin Dautenhahn’s vision to build robots that give all children the ability to play games regardless of their abilities.

“I really believe social robots can make a positive contribution to society,” says Dautenhahn, a Waterloo Engineering professor and Canada 150 Chair in Intelligent Robotics.

“I see how children respond to robots. I see the smiles on their faces, the laughing and excitement. I know we are on the right track."

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