The Intervention of Robot Caregivers and the Cultivation of Children's Capability to Play.

In this article, the authors examine whether and how robot caregivers can contribute to the welfare of children with various cognitive and physical impairments by expanding recreational opportunities for these children. The capabilities approach is used as a basis for informing the relevant discussi...

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Publicado en:Science & Engineering Ethics Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 123 - 138
Autores principales: Pearson, Yvette, Borenstein, Jason
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Mar2013
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