Application of robots in rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorder from 2004 to 2024: a bibliometrics analysis
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.02.005
- VernacularTitle:2004年至2024年机器人在孤独症谱系障碍儿童康复中应用的文献计量分析
- Author:
Songbai XIANG
1
;
Wenhui ZHOU
2
;
Chonggao WANG
2
Author Information
1. Sichuan Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences for Language Intelligence in Special Education, Leshan, Sichuan 614000, China
2. College of Education, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
autism spectrum disorders;
children;
robot;
rehabilitation;
bibliometrics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2025;31(2):158-164
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo analyze the current research status, hotspots and trends of robot applications in the rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). MethodsRelevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection database from 2004 to 2024 was retrieved, and was analyzed with CiteSpace 6.3.R1. ResultsA total of 902 articles were included, with a fluctuating upward trend in publication volume. The United States was the country with the most publications, while the England with the highest centrality. The most prolific author was Ichiro Yoshikawa, and the institution with the most publications was the University of Hertfordshire. High-frequency keywords and bursting words in the field included rehabilitation robots, imitation ability, human-computer interaction, joint attention and humanoid robots. ConclusionResearch on robots in the rehabilitation of children with ASD is on the rise. Future research should focus on improving robot intelligence, implementing multimodal data collection and analysis, integrating brain science to uncover neural mechanisms during interactions, and developing personalized rehabilitation plans tailored to the specific needs of children.
