Robots have entered schools.
Prof. Filippo Cavallo and Prof. Laura Fiorini of the University of Florence, in collaboration with Tuscany Health Ecosystem, conducted a project in three Tuscan primary schools involving over 100 children in a unique activity: interaction with anthropomorphic social robots (NAO).. An initiative that demonstrates how robotic technology can be integrated into education, offering new tools for training and research, in particular in the study of learning and training mechanisms, with a specific focus on children with cognitive difficulties.
The use of humanoid robots creates empathy with children and supports the study of attention and stress during school activities.
In this case, the children were asked to tell a story to the Nao robot, and analysis of the operation allowed us to measure objective parameters of interaction such as gaze direction, verbal fluency, and body movement. This allowed us to evaluate the interaction objectively, but also to identify biomarkers of cognitive development level.
In this case, the children were asked to tell a story to the Nao robot, and analysis of the operation allowed us to measure objective parameters of interaction such as gaze direction, verbal fluency, and body movement. This allowed us to evaluate the interaction objectively, but also to identify biomarkers of cognitive development level.
The video of the interview is available here on the channel. YouTube by THE – Tuscany Health Ecosystem
