Griffith University research is on the verge of understanding the benefits interactive social robots can offer early childhood educators in the classroom.
Dr Michelle Neumann, a leader in early childhood education research, is pioneering a behavioural study in childcare centres to observe how young children interact with the humanoid robot known as ‘NAO’ created by SoftBank Robotics.
She said social robots used in the study could play a significant role in teaching children social and emotional skills.