http://engineeringtv.com/blogs/etv/archive/2008/12/16/huggable-robot-interface.aspxThe Huggable companion robot from MIT is designed to be much more than a fun interactive robotic companion. It is designed to function as a team member that is an essential member of a triadic interaction. Therefore, the Huggable is not designed to replaceenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Debug Build: 20917.1142)http://engineeringtv.com/blogs/etv/archive/2008/12/16/huggable-robot-interface.aspx#30787Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:04:58 GMT47e16688-3829-4dd3-b275-52b24bfef241:30787Susan Mann<p>I wonder how your huggable could be used to enhance social communication skills in children on the Autism Disorders Spectrum. Are there plans to research this once the huggable is up and running?</p> <p>Susan Mann</p> <p>Speech/Language Pathologist</p> <p>smann@sprise.com</p> <img src="http://engineeringtv.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=30787" width="1" height="1">