Kids are the future, and their education is very critical for ensuring a better tomorrow. Their child’s education is one of the most concerning factors among parents worldwide. Ever increasing competition and stress has an escalating impact on children. It is acting as a suppressive element in the overall development of creativity and mental strength. There is a greater requirement for better teaching techniques that can lower stress and boost creativity among them.
Over the years, the methodology of instruction has also evolved due to the sheer complexity of the new information and ways to communicate to the kids. The technology is the major contributor into the new revolution in education, where children learn to find problems and relevant solutions.
Robots are the most recent addition to the technology advancement in education. We are all living in an era of significant technological transformation where there are continuous improvements in the various technologies. Robotics is one such area which is of greater interest to mankind. Robots are present in our lives everywhere from performing the heavy-duty labor to healthcare. This is all thanks to AI and ever-improving robotics manufacturing.
Lifestyle diseases are now also affecting millions of children globally, which leads to lowering of their self-confidence. Common among these is diabetes; here the children have some limitations which restrict them in some of the activities. Robots restore self-confidence in diabetic children by becoming their friend and giving purpose.
Robots help them ignite their imagination through the continuous process of thinking and possibilities. They learn to accept the failures associated with the new found excitement to create something new.
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The new do-it-yourself robot building kits impart the feeling of accomplishment which boosts the confidence and gives a better perspective of self. Your child then starts to think in more creative ways and evaluates the options which may lead to different results. They are excited to implement new ways and see the outcomes. Robots help them ignite their imagination through the continuous process of thinking and possibilities. They learn to accept the failures associated with the new found excitement to create something new.
Children with disorders, like dyspraxia, have weak gross motor skills, and they find it difficult to have fun. They cannot do the normal activities like running, jumping or any physical activity which requires better motor skills. This does have its own set of psychological effect on the minds of the children suffering from it. However, the robots are the friends for these kids who help in improving their motor skills as well as boosting their self-esteem and creativity.
There is a great deal of work done on the implementation of robots as the therapeutic tools to help children suffering from autism. Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder with impaired social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communications and restricted, repetitive behavior.
Today robots are not only helping the kids suffering from any chronic disorder or psychological issues but are also helping the ordinary kids to build their self-confidence. Though some concerns may always be associated and debated for how much technology should be allowed to be part of our daily life right from our childhood. There are many more benefits which cannot be overlooked, and discretion needs to be practiced on its usage. A study on the companion robots for the elderly showcased positive psychosocial impact on the elderly.
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