BACKGROUND: Rapid technological development has been opening new possibilities for children with disabilities. In particular, robots can enable and create new opportunities in therapy, rehabilitation, education, or leisure. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to share experiences, challenges and learned …

De (iets) oudere ergotherapeuten weten het misschien nog: zelf slings maken op de naaimachine, of een drempelhulp van hout zagen. Met de komst van commerciële leveranciers van hulpmiddelen werd de ergotherapeut vooral adviseur. Brengt de opkomst van Do It Yourself (DIY) technologie ons weer terug naar …

Hospitalisation is stressful for children. Play material is often offered for distraction and comfort. Weexplored how contact with social robot PLEO could positively affect a child’s well-being. To this end, we performed a multiple case study on the paediatric ward of two hospitals. Child life specialists …