The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Ropet – Next-Generation AI Robot Pet

Typology
Technological
Resource description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1067657324/ropet-your-n... – Ropet, a cuddly AI robot pet with a warm, interactive companion designed to bring joy and comfort to everyone. With advanced visual recognition, Ropet identifies faces and responds to your expressions. It also reacts to touch, voice, and movement, constantly learning and growing from every moment you are together.
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Emotional attachment for a cute robot pet may enhance SEN students' interest to technology and improve their social skills.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Understanding Emotions
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Expressing Feelings
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense attachment to objects or activities
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Cognitive Abilities
Social Communication Challenges
  • Interaction with peers
  • Sharing imaginative play
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Fixed Interest
Learning Objetives
  • Enhancing Language Skills
  • Enhancing Sensory Regulation Strategies
  • Learning Arts concepts
  • Learning Maths concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts
  • Promote self-management