Robots to teach kids in Dubai schools

New robots to be in classrooms by end of this year.

If your kids are fed up of their teachers, good news is on the way: robots will soon be appearing in Dubai schools.

Technology firm ATLAB says it will be introducing its Teach Assist robots in schools across Dubai by the end of this year. They can act as librarians, helping kids find books, make a note of what time kids arrive and leave and also help out with any visitors.

The robots have a humanised body which includes 60 sensors. These give them a 360 degree perception of everything around them. They are also fitted with a 3D camera and LED eyes, meaning it can read a kid’s gesture and pose.

According to Arabian Business, “its chest comprises a 10.1-inch touchscreen panel and its feet and body are fitted with infrared sensors. The robot is also equipped with a HD laser projector that beams videos and presentations at 720P resolution and at a maximum 65-inch display, pulling up both customised academic content and information from the cloud.”

“The software being developed using the open source platform will be customised to each school. A classroom will be transformed into a student-centric space with an aim to provide one-on-one assistance. ATLAB is acting as an education system integrator,” said S Senthil Kugan, director of ATLAB.