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Title:
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ROBO-ELC: A ROBOTIC ADAPTIVE LEARNING APPLIANCE |
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Author(s):
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Gaetano La Russa , Esko Marjomaa |
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ISBN:
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972-98947-7-9 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios Sampson and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2004 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Cognition, Education, Behavior, Multimodal Interface. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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327 |
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Last Page:
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334 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This article describes a robotic adaptive learning appliance called Robo-eLC. The appliance is the result of a multidisciplinary approach which combines e-Learning and e-Commerce elements and is capable of interaction with its users via audio-visual communication. The robot integrates elements of education, sociology, robotics, cognitive science, and computer science and takes into account human behaviors and cognitive processes. Robo-eLC is designed to accelerate users learning processes and encourage users positive interactions with its multimodal interface. The operability of Robo-eLC as a learning appliance was tested during a fund raising event in 2003. The robot acted as a learning stimulus for the users while they operated through its system to donate money for three specific developing countries. Through the process that led them to donate money, users acquired information and knowledge in fields of human aid, geography, economy, anthropology, ethics, and culture. Learning modules were used to sustain users learning. The users feedback showed that the robot had been positively influencing the learning behavior of the people and that it had successfully aided users in the comprehension of a number of complex concepts. |
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