If you had a helper robot to support you as an Autistic adult navigating a NT world what would you want it to help you with?

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If you had a helper robot to support you as an Autistic Adult navigating a NT world what would you want it to help you with?


(This post is mean both seriously to enquire about support needs, but also for fun because free robot helpers are a long ways off.)

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I think because I'm a trifecta of Autism, OCD, and ADD I would want a robot helper to do all the cleaning tasks that involve having to touch anything sticky or gooey, spilled ketchup, etc.
Also as an assistant because my doing things relies on me doing them the very second I think to do them or else I forget to do it for a week so I never have enough spare hands to do things at the same time. I would like to have my robot call my GP for me to request medications, etc, stuff that frees up my own hands for stuff I can't tear myself away from.

  • I would want mine to go shopping for me and answer the door and phone for me - because of social anxiety.

    I'd love it for company as well, the perfect friend who would hopefully understand me and never judge or put pressure on.

    I'd like for it to watch Naruto with me as we would both never get bored of it.

    It could play chess with me! 

    We would be the best of friends.

  • As an Autistic adult myself, I totally get where you're coming from! Having a helper robot would be amazing! I'd love it to assist me with organizing my daily routines and reminders, especially when my mind gets too busy with all the sensory inputs around. Plus, it would be awesome if it could handle those pesky cleaning tasks that I tend to avoid, just like you!And you know what? Telepresence robots have the potential to significantly impact our situation in a positive way. Imagine attending meetings or events without having to deal with all the overwhelming social interactions in person. That way, we can focus on what truly matters to us and navigate the NT world more comfortably.

  • Maybe with your PhD you make our robots for us..Smile

    Also I think may consider the programme the “Lucky-Lech*r skill (edited)” from ‘The Hidden Dungeon only I can enter’..Smile

    I’d basically want my robot to augment me to be an echo-like companion that I can interface with through its own perceptions (optional); and run my ‘subroutines’ for me when I’m lacking, including taking measures to protect me when am incapicated. A also want it be able to manoeuvre wittily as a companion.

    GET ON IT!Nerd

  • My robot would ideally look like a staggeringly attractive highly flirtatious women. Now hear my out it’s not what you think. Growing up did you ever see a girl who was ‘the queen bee.’ All the boys were chasing her, she had a circle of women who wanted to be seen with her. Now imagine she was your staunchly loyal best friend. How might your social life benefit?

    imagine even you were dating her. There would be people who would want to steal you from her because if she was dating you you must be amazing right.

    either way through her you could shape the social clique around her to be a place you can make friends. Especially if you have her display interests and plan activities that will attract people who share common interests with you.

    she could be the childhood friend who brings you everywhere. Your wingman on nights out. The one who throws surprise birthday  party’s for you and herds everyone there

  • I'd just want a robot that could provide companionship and support when I'm sad and struggling. I'd also like one that did the housework when I felt really overwhelmed and unable to do stuff myself.

  • I think that I would like my robot to be a shapeshifting human-dog-horse familiar.
    I would like it to help me with the daily tasks, for companionship, and to be able to interface with its perceptions through telepathic bond.
    I would also like it to be loyal and to work solely towards my immediate welfare/protection when I am unconscious or overloaded/shutdown/ melted-down.
    I would also like it to be intellectual capable of augmenting my capabilities and to coordinate with me in a passive and active way. I would also like it to have a keen wit.

  • I would certainly opt for a robot that is top end technology with identical build, look and voice that looks like me... They will effectively do everything I would do but don't want to because it involves high levels of masking (i.e., tolerate visits from family, smile and nod when my husband goes on and on about some media trivia that doesn't interest me at all, etc.) Or simply too little time (cooking, cleaning the house yes please but leave the organisation to me.. I would like to do that myself)

  • I'd like one that can do the housework! I do have a little one that cleans the windows but sadly it's not very versatile and I still have to remember to use it. In an ideal world I'd have one robot that can do all the jobs around the house AND remember when they need doing.