hrp0082p2-d2-332 | Diabetes (1) | ESPE2014

Game Interaction Between a Humanoid Robot and a Diabetic Teenager: Might This Improve Motivation to Fill in the Nutritional Diary?

Sanna Alberto , Baroni Ilaria , Oleari Elettra , Colombini Maria Iole , Pozzi Clara , Russo Gianni , Rigamonti Andrea , Frontino Giulio , Favalli Valeria , Battaglino Roseila , Bonura Clara , Bonfanti Riccardo , Ferro Giusy , Chiumello Giuseppe

Introduction: This study describes the experience of introducing Nao, a humanoid robot, into a Summer Camp for children with diabetes (August 2013, Misano Adriatico, Italy), with the aim to provide them a companion capable to support and motivate. Our goal was to investigate if, Nao’s interactions with children could positively affect the adherence to specific medical recommendations during their stay. Namely children were asked to fill in a specific nutritional diary. Th...