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  • Vanderbilt University

    Robots monitor emotional state of children

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 19, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Robots snag flag, paper towers stand under pressure

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 18, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Alum introduces Obama at signing ceremony for stimulus bill

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 18, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    E Week: Winners hit bullseye – eggxactly

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 16, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Robot obstacle course, fastest Geek contest highlight Engineers Week

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 11, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Chemical engineering senior awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship for international study

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 11, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Hornberger to deliver Hall Lecture Feb. 10

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Feb. 10, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Goldfarb, Schrimpf, Hornberger awarded endowed chairs

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Jan. 30, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Dollar General, Braun Racing develop one-of-a-kind internship to benefit VUSE Motorsports program

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Jan. 27, 2009

  • Vanderbilt University

    Student engineers test cars at Barber Motorsports Park

    The day that robot playmates help children with autism learn the social skills they naturally lack has come a step closer with the development of a system by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar that allows a robot to monitor a child’s emotional state. “There is a lot of research going on… Read More

    Jan. 26, 2009