Table 2.

Experiment protocol.

#	Scenario		Description
1	Identify the robot.		The child is instructed on how to interact and communicate with the NAO robot.
2	Familiarize the child with the robot.		The robot says, “Salaam alaikum”.
			This activity aims to build a friendly relationship between the child and the robot at the beginning of the experiment.
3	Start the first phase of the experiment.		Once the child feels comfortable with the robot, the main tasks begin. First, in the training session, the robot is placed at a distance of at least one meter.
4	Task#1	Call the child’s name.	The robot says, “Salaam alaikum” and calls the child’s name.
5	Task#2	Greeting.	The robot tries to shake the child’s hand.
6	Task#3	Imitation exercise.	The robot raises its right hand, and the child tries to imitate it.