Kaspar the robot can blink his eyes, move his mouth, and act startled at a sudden gesture. In short, he can mimic some human behavior, although not subtle facial expressions. Kaspar has the potential to teach social skills; he and other robots are finding a place in classrooms and homes. Whereas some children with autism do not interact with others, they are intrigued by "mechanical toys or computers."
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