"Dave Octopus Prototype to Relieve for Children with Asperger’s Syndrome"

Abstract

"The project aims to provide support for children experiencing Asperger’s syndrome. The strategic choice of the Arduino Uno R3 has proven to be fundamental to the project’s purpose, not only because of its accessibility in connections but also because of its ability to catalyze the creation of a sensory and emotional system. As a comprehensive response to the specific needs of these children, the system allows pressing one of six buttons to trigger a multi-sensory experience. This experience comprises the harmonious reproduction of one of the melodies according to the LED color representing an emotion, which is played through the speaker, the presentation of comforting messages and/or drawings on the LCD screen, and the illumination of an LED, being this selection according to the presented emotion of children with Asperger’s syndrome, all skillfully processed by the Arduino Uno R3. The validation of the project is based on the premise that, in stressful situations, interaction with these buttons effectively provides access to visual and sound stimuli designed to mitigate anxiety. The adaptability of the Arduino facilitates the connectivity of the six sensors and plays an essential role in data processing, presenting information consistently and meaningfully. The intersection between the interactivity of the buttons, sensory stimulations, and the versatility of the Arduino converges to create an affordable, customized system to improve the quality of life of children facing this syndrome. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025."