About this Research Topic
In the field of education, tools play a fundamental role in supporting learning efforts. It is noteworthy that the technical characteristics of these tools influence the cognitive processes involved. These tools have evolved through the integration of mechanical, electronic and computer-based technologies. Currently, robots are the most advanced technological manifestation in education. These robots involve cognitive, emotional and social capacities. The fusion of these capabilities has displayed profound benefits within the educational landscape.
The integration of robotics in education has meant new robots being developed for and deployed in school environments. However, one possibility that is often overlooked is the integration of robotics principles into traditional tools. This implies redesigning the tools to incorporate the cognitive, emotional and social capacities of contemporary robots. For example, consider the Towers of Hanoi, a math game widely used in education. There exist opportunities to transform the game itself in ways that incorporate cognitive, emotional, and social skills through its inherent physical elements, such as pucks and pegs.
Most of the mediation tools used in primary education have not integrated the advantages of robots and artificial intelligence. The use of intelligent tools contributes to obtaining better learning diagnoses during learning trajectories and improving the design of teaching trajectories. The objective of this Research Topic is to present advances and research results from educational experiences that integrate the benefits of robotics and artificial intelligence into conventional educational tools.
The collection covers topics such as:
• Non-anthropomorphic educational robots
• Human-robot/machine interaction in educational settings
• Emotional machines in education
• Non-verbal human-robot communication in educational scenarios
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Social robot morphologies
The integration of robotics in education has meant new robots being developed for and deployed in school environments. However, one possibility that is often overlooked is the integration of robotics principles into traditional tools. This implies redesigning the tools to incorporate the cognitive, emotional and social capacities of contemporary robots. For example, consider the Towers of Hanoi, a math game widely used in education. There exist opportunities to transform the game itself in ways that incorporate cognitive, emotional, and social skills through its inherent physical elements, such as pucks and pegs.
Most of the mediation tools used in primary education have not integrated the advantages of robots and artificial intelligence. The use of intelligent tools contributes to obtaining better learning diagnoses during learning trajectories and improving the design of teaching trajectories. The objective of this Research Topic is to present advances and research results from educational experiences that integrate the benefits of robotics and artificial intelligence into conventional educational tools.
The collection covers topics such as:
• Non-anthropomorphic educational robots
• Human-robot/machine interaction in educational settings
• Emotional machines in education
• Non-verbal human-robot communication in educational scenarios
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Social robot morphologies
Keywords: Educational Robots, Child-Robot Interaction, Intelligent Learning Environments, Scaffolding, Cognitive Ergonomic
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