Kiwi is a personalised learning robot for children with autism. The robot, which is shaped like an owl, lets children play and do other exercises. With feedback and instructions, Kiwi stimulates the children to learn. The robot gives out compliments for correct answers and motivates when an answer is wrong. Using artificial intelligence, it also adjusts exercises to the user’s level. Research shows that the robots help children improve their academic and social skills. Artificial intelligence is also used to improve the interaction between the robot and the user. Kiwi has more patience than, and is cheaper than, therapists, although the goal is not to replace those. ‘The robot should assist and hero when a therapist is unable to.
