Humanoid robot "Russell" engages children with autism From: NSF Science Nation - 11/18/2013 The robot teaches learning skills to autistic children and gauges their response in real time With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren of Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around state-of-the-art technologies. Many children with autism have an affinity for technology. Read the entire article and view a video (2:56) at: http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/autismrobot.jsp Links: Nilanjan Sarkar http://frontweb.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/vuse_web/directory/facultybio.asp?FacultyID=383 Zachary Warren http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/site/people/11032/warren-zachary.aspx