In the southern regions of Japan, schools have resorted to an innovative method to combat low student turnout: they have begun to use robots for distance learning. This step was a response to modern challenges, when traditional methods of face-to-face learning are becoming less effective due to various factors, including physical psychological ones.
What kind of robots?
Such robots are equipped with cameras, microphones and many other sensors, allowing students not only to observe the educational process, but also to actively interact with the world around them. The technology has already been successfully used in some hospitals and business centers around the world, where patients or workers could participate in the life of the organization from a distance.
Last year, in a certain area of Japan, about 2,800 students regularly missed classes. This number of absences has raised concerns among local authorities, leading to the launch of online learning platforms.
However, despite their effectiveness, analysts have found that many students lack social interaction, which is an important part of the educational process.
With the development of technological capabilities and the integration of AI into various aspects of our lives, Japanese schools have decided to adopt this approach by adding remote learning robots to their arsenal. These robots are designed to mimic the presence of a real person, giving the student the opportunity to actively participate in the learning process, interact with teachers and classmates.
This method can be a breakthrough in the field of education, especially for those children who, for some reason (for example, due to long-term illness or psychological problems), are unable to attend school. While many countries are just beginning to grapple with the challenges of distance education, Japan is taking a big step forward by blurring the lines between face-to-face and distance learning.
Do you think this method of teaching will become really widespread in the future?
