SK Telecom Smart Learning robots add twist to interactive learning

[unparalleledxvi.livejournal.com]

They aren't quite up to Johnny Number Five's level of fame and stature, but SK Telecom's new "Smart Learning" robots have something it (he?) never could have dreamed of: the power of a smartphone. The mechanical critters are designed to be next-gen educational tools for our posterity, and only function thanks to a Bluetooth-connected Android handset which serves as both the brains of the operation and the interactive display. We saw the robots in action last week at Mobile World Congress in a few different scenarios: a board game, a reading comprehension tool and other clever learning activities. This is just scraping the surface, because an SDK is in the works that will allow developers to find plenty of ways to take advantage of the tech. The robots are still prototypes for now, but we should expect to see them arrive in Korea within the next six months. Check out a video of the little guys in action after the break.

Source: engadget

Comments

[geniebsmart.livejournal.com]

This is so cute ;0; I would use this with my kids!

[bumie.livejournal.com]

they look cute and awesome but I do not support "Learning robots" tbh .
wake up ,humans

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

As amazing as technology is I truly believe that nothing beats person to person interaction for teaching and I don't think it's wise to replace it...I worry some day that kids won't be sent to school any more, they'll be stuck in their room with their interactive learning device or something 0.o

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

Oh...hello Skynet