saw this on the morning news today.
apparently they have just unveiled-or we're more likely just getting around to reporting it-a lifelike robotic teacher who is programmed to organise learning plans, educate and even handle unruly students
(probably not with a flamethrower and chainsaw)
but this isnt really new in japan, the model they are using is in actuality a model or robot that has served as a receptionist for over fifteen years already. i doubt it's the exact same robot but same model with new programming.
ultimately japan wants there to be a robot in eveyr house by the year 2015 and they've already come up with ones who can wash dishes, entertain elderly people as well as act as caretaker for them.
anyways, do you think a robot would make a good teacher?
or is leaving robots to educate one's children a recipe for disaster?
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