Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have created a machine-learning robot that has helped babies diagnosed with cerebral palsy to crawl. The robot, called “Baby,” is designed for children who are unable to walk or crawl on their own. The sensors pick-up the child's movements and offer a "boost" to help kick-start the crawling process. The preliminary 12-week trial involving 28 infants revealed those who worked with SIPPC were able to move up to a month earlier than those who had not.
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have created a machine-learning robot that has helped babies diagnosed with cerebral palsy to crawl. The Self-Initiated Prone Progression Crawler (SIPPC) features a sensor-laden babygro, and a three-legged robot controlled by a machine-learning algorithm. The sensors pick-up the child's movements and offer a "boost" to help kick-start the crawling process. The preliminary 12-week trial involving 28 infants revealed those who worked with SIPPC were able to move up to a month earlier than those who had not.