Japan city to use robots to tackle rising school absenteeism

Children will be able to use devices at home to remotely manoeuvre robots that represent them at school, allowing them to take part in classes and discussions with schoolmates

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The 'Orihime D' humanoid robot developed by ORY laboratory is displayed at a stand in the media centre of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima on May 18, 2023. (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP)
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A Japanese city plans to use robots to enable pupils to attend classes virtually, as truancy rates surge due to anxiety and bullying, officials said on Wednesday.

Children will be able

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