1.KUBO Robot teaches Coding, Language and Maths to Kids in simple way
KUBO is the Educational robot for kids aged 3 and up. It is the World’s first puzzle-based educational robot. It can Make coding as simple as a jigsaw puzzle. KUBO accelerates learning in coding, mathematics, language, and music through its TagTile programming language, which helps pre-school and primary school children explore and understand new concepts in a screenless, tangible environment.
2.Japan to use AI robots in English classes
Japan’s Ministry of Education is reportedly planning to place English-speaking robots in schools around the country to help children improve their English oral communication skills.
3.Sphero unveils Educational Ball Robot “SPRK+”
Through connected play and discovery, SPRK+ will challenge and inspire brilliant young minds. It will introduce kids to the fundamentals of computer science and the skills of the future, all while feeling more like play and less like traditional learning.
4.Dash Robotics builds Cheaper Toy Robots inspired by Origami and Animals
Dash Robotics is building hobbyist robot for home robotics enthusiast, with the aim of providing advanced tech for very little money. Made from cardboard and nylon,their versatile little robot can be used as a children’s toy and as a device in search and rescue missions.
5.Anki’s Cozmo is a Smart, Playful, and Adorable Toy Robot
Cozmo is charming, a bit mischievous, and unpredictable. He recognizes and remembers you. He interacts with you, plays games, and gets to know you over time. Cozmo is constantly scanning his environment and recognizes people while reacting to emotions. His eyes light up when he sees a familiar face. If you haven’t played with him in a while, he’ll nudge you to play one of a handful of games.
6.Personalized “Deep Learning” equips Robots for Autism Therapy
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have now developed a type of personalized machine learning “EngageME” that helps robots estimate the engagement and interest of each child during these interactions, using data that are unique to that child. Armed with this personalized “deep learning” network, the robots’ perception of the children’s responses agreed with assessments by human experts, with a correlation score of 60 percent.
7.Robot learns to play Angry Birds from Kids to help their rehabilitation
The researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have paired a small humanoid robot with an Android tablet. Kids teach the Robot how to play Angry Birds. This project is designed to serve as a rehabilitation tool and to help kids with disabilities. The researchers see their robot-smart tablet system as a future rehabilitation tool for children with cognitive and motor-skill disabilities.
