Telepresence Robots for Play and Exploration Patients and families at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital have the opportunity to participate in this exciting project based out of our Child Life Zone.
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Telepresence Robot: Ohmni Labs
When a child is remotely present at a play activity in our Child Life Zone, it is a social event. The child is communicating, being creative, making decisions with the group, sharing their thoughts and having fun!
Being in control of the robot and having the freedom to drive from Bringing the baby doll back to her room. room to room gives our medically isolated patients a sense of mastery and freedom which is difficult to experience during their treatments. It is a safe and engaging way to help these children break their isolation and even make friends.
If you are interested in supporting the project, please contact Diane Rode, director of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program: at: Diane.rode@mountsinai.org or 212-214-8024
Tablet: Microsoft Surface Go
Robots for Remote Play Robot Activities
Our Robot project aims to provide our pediatric patients the ability to join meaningful and fun activities from their room. Pediatric patients who are medically isolated in their rooms are offered special computer tablets that connect to mobile robots located in our Child Life Zone, KidZone TV studio or in an area of the
Art Activity in Child Life Zone Visit a Friend in Another Room Scavenger hunt Robot Olympics Fishing Zone Exploration Meeting kids in the Zone while in his room
hospital the child would like to explore. One of our child life specialists stays in the room with the patient while they learn to drive the robot, and another staff member is at the remote location ready to guide them in participating in the activities being offered. Patients quickly master the process and can soon join activities independently!
Live Show Co-Host Photo Safari Hide and Seek Obstacle Course Central Park Exploration Bumper Robots
Patients can earn their Robot Driver’s License.
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