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This Cute Robot Uses Sophisticated AI to Help Teach Kids

Season 46

Tega is a robot that uses artificial intelligence to read and respond to kid's emotions.

This robot might look like a Furby. But, using artificial intelligence, it can learn to understand a child's emotional state to better engage them during a lesson.

AIR DATE 6/5/19

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