Fady Alnajjar, Christoph Bartneck, Paul Baxter, Tony Belpaeme, Massimiliano Cappuccio, Cinzia Di Dio, Friederike Eyssel, Jurgen Handke, Omar Mubin, Mohammad Obaid, Natalia Reich-Stiebert Robots in Education

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Robots in Education is an accessible introduction to the use of robotics in formal learning, encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories as well as implementation in curricula. Today, a variety of communities across education are increasingly using robots as general classroom tutors, tools in STEM projects, and subjects of study. This volume explores how the unique physical and social-interactive capabilities of educational robots can generate bonds with students while freeing instructors to focus on their individualized approaches to teaching and learning. Authored by a uniquely interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book covers the basics of robotics and their supporting technologies; attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning; research methods relevant to extending our knowledge of the field; and more.