Studies in Europe show robot-assisted therapy can boost engagement and help autistic children develop key social skills.

Social robots can be a non-threatening way for children to improve their reading skills, researchers say. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Meeting key learning targets ...

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 ...

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes a child’s playmate? A new report out from Common Sense Media warns it can ...

The robots are not meant to replace humans in supervision, but to provide emotional support. Read more at straitstimes.com.