You’ve heard of online classrooms, but what about robotic teachers? Once COVID-19 is behind us, and classes are back in sessions, don’t be surprised if your child comes home and tells you there was a robot in their class. That robot just might have been standing in for a teacher or another student who couldn’t be in the room.
Service robot manufacturers have been working hard to overcome the challenges of deploying these machines. The development and technology often come with high costs and are sometimes hard to fit into a compact form that will not intimidate students. But as advancements are made, it’s clear the following uses are worth the investment.