CORVALLIS, Oregon — Here's something you don't hear a lot — peer pressure can be a good thing. At least, that is how it works in the robotic world. Oregon State University robotics students and staff ...

The robot has a built-in camera, speaker, and microphone, which the child controls through a secure app on a tablet or phone.

The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they polite to them, and willing to attribute human-like qualities to them?

A University of Chicago study suggests robots could offer a new kind of support to help kids eliminate anxiety about reading out loud. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

The Moxie AI robot cost $800 and was marketed to parents to help teach children social skills. The company sent customers an email in late November announcing it would be shutting down. Parents of ...

"If these social robots are tailored to the children's individual needs and expectations, they have the best chance of benefiting young readers, particularly those with reading difficulties or anxiety ...