The rolling robot BB-8 captivated
moviegoers as it helped save the day in the 2016 film "Star Wars: The
Force Awakens" — though even the most die-hard fan would admit that we
aren't likely to see a real-world robot quite like that in the near
future.
However, there's another spherical, programmable,
rolling robot currently in development that's capable of doing important
work to engage children with special needs, particularly children on
the
autism spectrum.
Described by its designers as "a robotic companion," the roly-poly Leka
robot is shaped like a ball, has an endearing "face" that changes
expressions, and uses sound, light and colors to interact with users
through customizable games that improve cognitive and motor skills.
Caregivers and educators can program the toy to guide children with
developmental disabilities through a range of activities, helping them
to improve communication and learn to connect with their environment and
with others around them.
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