Educational robotics and augmented reality for improving social skills of children with ADHD

A scoping review

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ID21282159
AuthorsMaria Koukounara (0009-0008-4732-5095, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Korina Hatzinikolaou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Kornilia Hatzinikolaou (0000-0002-0364-0041)
Year2026
Volume266
Pages106882
Publication date2026-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueActa Psychologica (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106882
PMID42061059
OpenAlexW7159683552
LanguageEN
References cited23

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood neurodevelopment disorder that is characterized by symptoms of inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. To support children with ADHD to overcome developmental challenges, innovative technologies such as Educational Robotics and Augmented Reality have been introduced. The use of these technologies can contribute to enhancing cognitive and social skills. This scoping review aims to map how both technologies have been applied to support social skills in children with ADHD and summarize reported outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in Springer Link, IEEE, MDPI, ERIC, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and PsycINFO for studies published in either Greek or English from 2015 to the present. The review identified seven studies meeting the inclusion criteria, with sample sizes ranging from 1 to 59 participants. Findings indicate that robots and AR systems can enhance children's engagement, attention, concentration, motivation, positive behaviors, and emotional recognition. Despite these promising results, the limited number of studies and small sample sizes highlight the need for further research to confirm these effects

Augmented reality · Inclusion (mineral) · PsycINFO · Robotics · Sample (material) · Social skills · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology

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