Cozma, Karina (2022) Using a NAO robot during speech audiometry for hearing-impaired children: developing a video protocol to detect non-verbal cues during child-robot interactions. Master's Thesis / Essay, Computational Cognitive Science.
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Abstract
Engagement is a key factor in audiometry and children with hearing loss undergo regular auditory tests to determine their speech perception abilities and have their hearing devices adjusted. Incorporating the humanoid robot NAO as a support during audiometry could result in an engaging experience for the child. However, in order to determine whether NAO is able to provide a positive experience, children's engagement and acceptance towards the robot must be measured during the auditory sessions. The goal of this exploratory study was to develop a video protocol of non-verbal cues and evaluate engagement levels of children with hearing loss during a NAO supported speech audiometry. Furthermore, it aimed to explore the non-verbal cues that indicate engagement and no engagement towards the robot, changes in non-verbal behaviors with time and examine these cues in children with lower maximum speech perception levels. The findings suggest that children display a wide range of non-verbal behaviors during NAO-supported auditory tests including but not limited to “leaning towards the robot”, “actively moving” or “amused”. Furthermore, outcomes of case studies indicate that children who had lower maximal speech perception levels expressed “amused” behavior frequently and for relatively longer periods of time.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master's Thesis / Essay) |
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| Supervisor name: | Cnossen, F. |
| Degree programme: | Computational Cognitive Science |
| Thesis type: | Master's Thesis / Essay |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2022 14:29 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Oct 2022 14:42 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/28617 |
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