The AV1 robot looks like a simplified human but it is very important for terminally ill students who can not enter schools. It can rotate 360 degrees and has a microphone, camera and speaker. All a teacher has to do is put it on an empty desk, and the student can control the robot from where they are staying. 

The AV1 robot is active in 17 counties, but is mostly used in the UK and Germany. Schools in the UK can rent a robot for around $200 per month or buy it for around $4,960. 

These robots are here to increase attendance, engagement, and the well-being of many students. They could change how we see schools by increasing the ability to learn. There are many reasons a student may need these robots, including anxiety, autism, autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, learning difficulties and even gifted students. 

Sophomore Baya Belgaied said, “[AV1 works] to bring education to children who can’t attend school in the physical classroom but still want to be there in some way.” 

She is interested in learning more about how it can help the community.

No Isolation’s AV1 created these robots works for students of all kinds of strengths or disabilities. The price could hurt some of the bedridden students who can’t pay for health care. Most of the robots are in Europe which has relatively cheaper healthcare than America. 

Belgaied said, “These robots can help children be less absent and behind in their schoolwork by having them be a part of the classroom (in a way). They can also feel a sense of community with their peers who are in class, and they won’t feel left out or excluded from their friends.” 

If you want to learn more about the safeguards and creation of the AV1 robot you can go to noisolation.com to learn more.