The humanoid robot "Egorka," created in Kamchatka, will assist defectologists and neuropsychologists in their work. It has passed its first tests, and its software has been registered with Rospatent. The robot was developed by Dmitry Raevsky, a graduate of the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences at Vitus Bering Kamchatka State University, as part of the "Startup as a Diploma" program, the university's press service reported. The new tool is designed to assist specialists working with children with mental disabilities. Research shows that young patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often struggle to communicate with people, becoming scared and withdrawn. However, a robot with anthropomorphic features is perceived by children as a safe and trustworthy play companion. Interaction with the robot helps develop communication skills, socializes the child, and broadens their horizons. During sessions with the robot, children with ASD show increased focus on tasks and greater engagement in the process, positively affecting the outcomes, Kamchatka State University representatives emphasized. "Egorka" has already conducted a series of sessions for children with disabilities and neurotypical children aged 3 to 6. "Egorka" mimics the structure of the human body. It can move its arms and head and has facial expressions (displayed on a monitor on its head), capable of smiling, frowning, expressing surprise, joy, and other emotions. Images and videos are displayed on a touchscreen embedded in the robot's torso. "The robot can be loaded with programs for different children, including those without mental disorders. After testing, Egorka will receive certificates confirming its safety for working with children and will be installable in kindergartens, clinics, and correctional centers," Dmitry Raevsky noted. The device's cost is five times lower than that of Western counterparts.