The Collaborative Educational Robotics (CER) Approach emphasizes teamwork and social interaction among students with IDDs through group-based robotics activities. By engaging in collaborative problem-solving tasks, students develop communication skills, enhance social interactions, and build self-confidence. This approach integrates structured group activities where each member contributes to the design, building, and programming of robots, fostering a sense of inclusion and shared achievement.

In an inclusive classroom, students with IDDs are grouped with their peers to work on a robotics project, such as building a robot that can navigate a simple maze. Each student is assigned a specific role—designer, builder, programmer, or tester—according to their strengths and interests. Through guided collaboration, students communicate their ideas, listen to others, and make collective decisions, leading to the successful completion of the project. This collaborative effort enhances their social communication skills and promotes peer interaction.