Support System of Language Development for Toddlers by using the Telepresence Childcare Robot

Abstract

This paper proposed a developmental support system of toddlers' language skills by using a telepresence childcare robot. The childcare robot can attract toddlers' attention during interaction based on its actions. This ability is a significant advantage that differs from static devices (i.e., tablet). Our system and robot played language quizzes with toddlers to collect developmental information about toddlers' language skills. They made reports for a childcare worker to help their assessment in the visiting support program. Experimental results showed that our system has the potentials to evaluate toddlers' language development quantitatively and support childcare workers in the visiting program.