This 2022 study highlights how telepresence robots like AV1 can help seriously ill students stay connected to learning and classmates. Interviews with Norwegian students, teachers and peers reveal that when schools align the right supports including connectivity, teacher prep, and classroom setup, robots can enable real participation. Students report stronger learning, motivation and inclusion. But success depends on more than tech: it requires planning across health, education and home to ensure students truly feel present and supported.
Full article here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/03054985.2022.2034610?needAccess=true