{"id":512413,"date":"2026-06-25T23:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T03:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/humanoid-robots-arrive-in-u-s-schools-as-teacher-assistants\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T23:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T03:10:17","slug":"humanoid-robots-arrive-in-u-s-schools-as-teacher-assistants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/international\/humanoid-robots-arrive-in-u-s-schools-as-teacher-assistants\/","title":{"rendered":"“Humanoid robots arrive in U.S. schools as teacher assistants”"},"content":{"rendered":"“n

Schools in the United States<\/strong> will incorporate humanoid robots<\/strong> into classrooms through a pilot program that seeks to improve student engagement and facilitate learning assisted by artificial intelligence<\/strong>.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

<\/a>The company Realbotix has introduced its AI-powered teaching assistant, Optio<\/strong>, along with the humanoid robot M-Series<\/strong>, in the Salamanca City Central<\/strong> school district.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

The project initially focuses on supporting classroom activities and interactive learning. According to the company, the initiative plans to expand to reach about 500 students<\/strong> at the secondary level in the fall of 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

<\/a>The technological deployment responds to a growing trend of integrating artificial intelligence into American education, combining virtual tutoring software with the physical presence of humanoid robots<\/strong> in academic environments.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

Realbotix launched its Optio assistant and the M-Series robot in a New York school district. <\/p>n”\n\n“n

Optio: home assistant and tutor<\/h2>n”\n\n“n

Optio<\/strong> functions as an AI-powered teaching assistant and personalized tutor outside of school hours, allowing students to interact with digital avatars<\/strong> trained on content approved by the school district. The system offers conceptual reinforcement, individualized tutoring, homework help in multiple languages, and ongoing academic support.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

<\/a>According to Realbotix, the platform includes security controls<\/strong> specific to the educational environment, district oversight, and mechanisms to prevent inappropriate responses.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

The design also contemplates attention to neurodiverse<\/strong> students, through personalized learning paths and continuous access to adapted educational resources.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

Integration with robotics and STEM courses<\/h2>n”\n\n“n

The pilot will first be implemented with students enrolled in AI and robotics<\/strong> courses from Woz ED<\/strong>, reflecting Salamanca’s status as a STEM<\/strong> educational district. The program, which could be extended to five hundred students, seeks to turn interaction with robots<\/strong> into an everyday experience, beyond laboratories and experimental demonstrations.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

Optio offers personalized tutoring, homework support, and academic reinforcement 24 hours a day. <\/p>n”\n\n“n

Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, stated: \u201cWe are moving beyond lab demonstrations to bring embodied AI<\/strong> directly into classrooms, supporting teachers and proving that advanced robotics can thrive in real educational environments\u201d.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

Robots with realistic human interaction<\/h2>n”\n\n“n

The M-Series<\/strong> robot is designed for direct, face-to-face contact with students. It combines natural language<\/strong> processing, expressive facial movements, and real-time conversational skills. It can answer questions, participate in debates, and deliver educational content through spoken dialogue, allowing students to interact with embodied artificial intelligence<\/strong> rather than just through traditional screens.<\/p>n”\n\n“n

The incorporation of facial expressions<\/strong> and reactive dialogue seeks to create a more immersive and engaging experience for students. Furthermore, the robot will be used in conjunction with Woz ED<\/strong> courses, allowing students to explore how advanced AI<\/strong> systems perceive, process, and respond to human interaction. Students will be able to explore advanced concepts of artificial intelligence and robotics through direct contact with the robots. (Referential image\/Reuters)<\/p>n”\n\n“n

The initiative aims not only to improve classroom dynamics, but also to help students understand emerging technologies<\/strong> that are expected to have a growing impact on various sectors. The program acts as a practical demonstration of embodied artificial intelligence<\/strong>, showing how humanoid robots<\/strong> can collaborate in educational environments and anticipating future applications in diverse areas of learning.<\/p>n”","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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