NY school halts humanoid robot class pilot

A New York high school has paused plans to introduce a humanoid robot and AI assistant into classrooms while it addresses student privacy concerns and gathers community input. The district had intended to pilot the $57,590 robot and AI platform to support STEM lessons, involving about 500 students, but is now working with the New York State Education Department to finalize privacy agreements before resuming the program. The technology, designed to provide interactive, lifelike engagement without replacing teachers, includes a physical robot with facial expressions and an AI digital assistant accessed through student avatars.

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