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Changing the Way We Learn: Intelligent Tutors

Can robotics and AI help students around the world learn basic numeracy and literacy?

Dr. Jack Mostow and the team at RoboTutor think that intelligent tutors can fundamentally change the way we learn. In this lunch and learn, scholars were exposed to applied learning science and AI technology used in the RoboTutor, a scalable open-source tablet app that teaches basic literacy and numeracy.

More about RISS mentor Dr. Jack Mostow

Dr. Jack Mostow, Research Professor Emeritus, specializes in research focused on robotics in an educational setting, human-robot interaction, and human-centered robotics.

 

More about scholar contributions to the RoboTutor

Previous summer scholars have conducted research and contributed to the RoboTutor project. Past projects have focused on improving data-driven topics including reliability, usability, and engagement between the user and machine.