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Pepper the Robot's Dedication to Education and Prospects

The evolution of artificial intelligence is quietly transforming the traditional classroom, and Pepper is not just a robot but a wise companion, sparking children's thirst for knowledge and their exploration of the unknown in a unique way. Since entering the Chinese market, Pepper has become a driver of educational innovation in many schools, providing students with an interactive and engaging learning environment through its advanced human-robot interaction technology and rich educational applications.

This transformative power is vividly demonstrated in practice as Pepper weaves story after story of educational innovation with students. In the following shares, we will explore several exciting educational moments together, which not only show Pepper's unique charm in the classroom but also reflect how artificial intelligence becomes a capable assistant in children's learning journey.

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World Robot Contest

In the 2024 World Robot Contest AI WILL Space Robot event, Pepper robots and contestants transformed into astronauts, exploring the secrets of space on a journey of discovery, with positioning, navigation, identification, and exploration. In the task, the Pepper robot demonstrated excellent interactive capabilities and command execution, completing complex navigation and operation tasks, showcasing creativity and strategy.

Among the participating teams were middle school students. These young contestants not only interacted and learned with Pepper robots in the classroom but also put their knowledge into practice in the competition. Through Pepper robots, students were able to concretize abstract scientific concepts and break down complex technical challenges into manageable tasks, ultimately showcasing their learning outcomes in the competition. Such experiences will undoubtedly stimulate their passion for technology and lay a solid foundation for their future academic and career paths.


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Wuxi Lianyuan Street Primary School Robot Course Teaching Seminar

This year, students at Wuxi Lianyuan Street Primary School welcomed a special friend - the Pepper robot. In the Liangxi District Artificial Intelligence Robot Course Teaching Seminar, teachers and students embarked on a journey of integration of technology and education together.

In the teacher training session, teachers not only gained an in-depth understanding of Pepper's hardware composition but also experienced the joy of programming with Choregraphe software. Through hands-on practice, they learned how to make Pepper make sounds, move, and display images. Many teachers said that this training gave them a new understanding of teaching methods and inspired them to explore teaching innovation and reform.

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In the student experience course, students used Choregraphe software for programming learning. It happened to be Pepper's tenth birthday, and the students specially prepared a birthday wish for Pepper, adding fun and interactivity to the course.


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Hongkou District Quyang No.4 Primary School Artificial Intelligence Course Exchange and Display

On October 16th, the Hongkou District Primary School Artificial Intelligence Course Exchange and Display event was held at Hongkou District Quyang No.4 Primary School, with Pepper participating alongside students. In the course, Pepper helped students understand the process of robot recognition of flowers by identifying the floral images displayed on the tablet on their chests, and introduced the basic principles of image recognition. This interactive artificial intelligence course not only added fun to learning but also effectively improved students' enthusiasm for learning, laying a solid foundation for their artificial intelligence knowledge.

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Quyang No.4 Primary School's multi-dimensional artificial intelligence course group, by introducing robots into the classroom, has made teaching more flexible and diversified, making learning smarter. Pepper actively participates, stimulating students' creativity and spirit of exploration through rich interaction. In the future, Pepper will continue to contribute its strength to help cultivate AI talent.

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Hangzhou Pengcheng Middle School Macau Staff Education Association

On October 23rd, the Macau Staff Education Association visited Hangzhou Pengcheng Middle School for an exchange and seminar, the most eye-catching part of which was the interaction with the Pepper robot. In the school's maker center, guests saw two Pepper robots at Pengcheng Middle School - "Pengpeng" and "Chengcheng". Pepper's highly anthropomorphic design and rich body language can easily communicate with people and resonate. "Pengpeng" also showed the guests a dance, causing a burst of exclamations.

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Pepper's application in the field of education is far more than that; it is also an important channel for communication between schools. Through Pepper, schools can transcend geographical boundaries to achieve resource sharing and exchange of teaching experience. This cross-school interaction not only enriches teaching content but also provides a new model for school cooperation, expanding the boundaries of education.

Conclusion

SoftBank Robotics' investment in the K12 market is not only about technology and funds but also a commitment to the next generation. We believe that through Pepper robots, we can stimulate children's creativity, cultivate logical thinking, let them learn in happiness, and grow in exploration. Pepper robots are not only educational tools but also bridges connecting children with the future.

In this era full of challenges and opportunities, Pepper robots have brought new vitality to the K12 education market in their unique way. We look forward to the days to come when Pepper can accompany more children, walk through every spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and witness their growth and changes. This is Pepper's story, and it is our shared story.

Pepper robots not only assist teachers in teaching activities but also help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills through programming and project practice, while also cultivating their creativity and team spirit. As Pepper is increasingly applied in the field of education, it is becoming a bridge connecting traditional education and the future intelligent education, opening the door to the world of artificial intelligence for children.

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