INDIANAPOLIS – Local educators and Robokind representatives presented their K-12 assistive robot pilot program to the rural caucus last week.
Robokind manufactures assistive robots that help students with disabilities improve their proficiency in learning, memory retention, and reasoning skills. The robots help students practice how to interact and respond to various emotions and conversations by mimicking human facial features.
The group discussed how the pilot program has been effective in helping students develop cognitive skills through consistent interaction with the robots.
“In November, I had the chance to visit South Ripley Elementary to learn about their implementation of these robots in their Moderate Education Classrooms,” said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the rural caucus. “I am pleased local schools are providing students with alternative educational methods to help kids with varying learning abilities receive the education they deserve. I hope the caucus members see the positive impact these robots can have on the success of students.”
