The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Robotis Bioloid

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Robotis Bioloid is a modular robotics kit that allows the assembly of different robot configurations and their programming through specific software. This kit has been used in education to promote problem solving and basic programming skills in students. More information available at: https://www.robotis.us/bioloid-1/
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
In special education settings, Robotis Bioloid has been used to help students with intellectual disabilities work in teams and develop communication and socialization skills as they assemble and program robots. This promotes social interaction and allows students to develop technical skills in an environment tailored to their needs.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense attachment to objects or activities
Social Communication Challenges
  • Understanding facial expressions or body language
  • Cooperative Interaction
Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Sensory overload
  • Sensory Information Management
  • Coordination and/or odd movements pattern
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Specific sensory preferences
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Memory and attention to detail
  • Intense focus
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Individualized learning strategies accommodations
  • Cognitive Abilities
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Repetitive behavior
  • Mental rigidity, need to follow routines
  • Impulsiveness
Emotional Regulation
  • Regulating Emotions
  • Understanding Emotions
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Time management
  • Organization and planning of tasks and activities
  • Constant changing activity or task
Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Short attention span
  • Managing transition and adaption to changes and new situations
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Use of nonverbal cues
  • Pragmatic language skills
  • Limited language use
  • Making/Keeping friends
  • Expressing Feelings
  • Eye contact during conversations
Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Avoidance behavior or meltdowns
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Emphasize self-reliance
  • Executive functions
  • Facilitating Peer Interaction and Social Interaction Skills
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Learning Engineering concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts
  • Promoting Flexibility and Adaptability