Published on 12, July, 2020
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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.
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.