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Although humanoid robots are far from as common as industrial robot arms or mobile platforms, they are showing promise for a variety of applications, including therapeutic uses.

The autistic child at Norfeldt Elementary School in West Hartford is fully engaged with his instructor, Chris, who leads him through some Tai chi-like arm movements and asks him to identify colors. The session goes well and they high-five when it’s over.

Movia Robotics President and Chief Technology Officer Timothy Gifford was doing work in social robotics and robot interaction when he developed the concept for Movia Robotics in 2008.

Meet a small, approachable robot named QT, able to show emotion thanks to a screen that represents it’s face.  “I am looking forward to helping kids here in Connecticut,” says the machine which is engaging and exciting children – especially those with autism.

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Timothy Gifford isn’t looking to cure childhood autism. But he does want to improve the quality of life for children who struggle with it.

Movia Robotics CEO Gifford, and Bhat, an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, use robots to help autistic children develop social and physical skills. Timothy Gifford and Anjana BhatMovia Robotics CEO and University of Connecticut Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Movia Robotics and UCONNHartford and Storrs, Connecticut Movia Robotics CEO Gifford, 48, and Bhat,