Sally can move her arms but has immobile legs
A humanoid robot named Sally, priced at $57,000, will be one of the first of its kind integrated into the educational system in American schools. The robot features a latex “skin” and can move its arms, but it will not be mobile within the classroom due to its fixed legs.
Mark Beiler, the head of the school district, stated that the project is in collaboration with Realbotix, a company known for producing realistic artificial skin and intimate robots, according to The Logic.
Initially, Sally will work exclusively with students in the 11th and 12th grades. School officials emphasized that the robot is not intended to replace teachers but will serve as a supplementary educational tool, assisting in lesson explanations and encouraging students to engage with new technologies.
The system operates autonomously without internet access. Instead of providing direct answers, the robot will offer hints and pose questions to motivate students to discover solutions independently. It will also refrain from collecting personal data or recording audio or video.
To make the robot more relatable to students, its programming includes a local Western New York accent.
