Robot Teachers in the Classroom

What subjects can robot teachers instruct students in?

• Math, Science, History, and English

• Dance, Music, Vocabulary, and Foreign Languages

• Art, Physical Education, Geography, and Social Studies

• Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology

Where are robot teachers being tested in classrooms?

• South Korea

• California

• Both South Korea and California

• Other countries around the world

What happened to RUBI on its first day of school?

• Students treated it like a toy

• It successfully taught the children

• It malfunctioned and stopped working

• It received positive feedback from the students

What did developers do to solve the problem with RUBI?

• They programmed it to cry when students got too rough

• They replaced it with a different robot teacher

• They added more interactive games to keep the students engaged

• They taught the students how to properly interact with the robot

Why is social interaction important for learning?

• It helps students make friends

• It improves communication skills

• It enhances the learning experience

• It reduces the workload for teachers

What is the purpose of the 'Head' Tablet on RUBI?

• To display animated facial expressions

• To detect and recognize faces of students

• To display interactive games and play songs

• To grab toys for give-and-take games

What does the Camera on RUBI do?

• Detects the number of students in front of RUBI

• Displays animated facial expressions

• Displays interactive games and plays songs

• Grabs toys for give-and-take games

What is the purpose of the Sensor on RUBI?

• To detect and recognize faces of students

• To display animated facial expressions

• To detect the number of students in front of RUBI

• To grab toys for give-and-take games

What is the purpose of the Gripper on RUBI?

• To display animated facial expressions

• To detect and recognize faces of students

• To display interactive games and play songs

• To grab toys for give-and-take games

According to Dr. Sejnowski, when does learning begin for robots?

• When they can read students' reactions

• When they can identify faces and make eye contact

• When they can pick out voices from random noise

• When they can teach students lessons in various subjects