The focus on artificial intelligence is increasing in schools, colleges and other educational institutions. The syllabus also includes robotics and AI in higher education. In this technological era, the importance of robots can be seen in several sectors. In South West London, a robot is sent as a proxy to a child who is suffering from cancer to help him study. The south-west London pupil with cancer is being helped to keep up with school lessons by an interactive robot.
A 12-year-old child named Howard in Twickenham, UK, was diagnosed with a rare arm cancer in December last year. He has been undergoing chemotherapy since January 2024. Due to the treatment, the attendance of this student was reduced to less than 50 per cent. He is reportedly facing both physical and mental problems due to cancer treatment. In such a situation, an AI robot named ‘AV Howard’ is helping him in his studies. This robot goes to school as an electronic double and attends classes for him.
This audio-visual robot is an interactive avatar of the student Howard named AV Howard. With its help, Howard attends classes from home or the hospital. Through this interactive robot, the student interacts with his friends and teachers in the school. Teachers and students have even undergone “robot training” to help them integrate AV Howard into lessons. With this, they can help Howard in his studies with the help of AV Howard Robot.
It has a built-in camera. With its help, Howard can participate in the activities happening in the class. He can talk to the teachers through its speaker. According to the report published by BBC, Howard, who was suffering from the pain of cancer was very worried about his studies. His friend AV also helps his friend by taking Howard from one class to another. AV Howard’s camera allows him to read books and worksheets, and he can talk to the class through an in-built speaker. His fellow students take turns carrying the robot between lessons so he can join in with the rest of the class.
“It feels quite good because we’re doing the right thing for a good cause, and to be able to help him is an honour,” said student Cambell.
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