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Computational Intelligence in Educational Robotics
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Computational Intelligence in Educational Robotics

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics and Automation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 1143

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Pedro Román-Graván

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Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Sevilla, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: ICT in education; robotics; digital competence; educational technology; distance education; adult education; special needs education
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Prof. Dr. Carlos Hervás-Gómez

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Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Sevilla, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: teacher training; ICT; education research; emerging educational technologies; computational thinking
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Prof. Dr. María Dolores Díaz-Noguera

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Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Sevilla, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: school organization; teacher training; education research; emerging educational technologies; computational thinking
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Prof. Dr. Eloy López Meneses

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Department of Education and Social Psychology, Area of School Organization and Didactics, Pablo de Olavide University, 41013 Seville, Spain
Interests: ICT in education; didactics; MOOCs; online and ubiquitous learning
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Computational intelligence is a discipline that has been successfully applied in educational robotics. Through the use of machine learning algorithms, educational robots can adapt to different environments and situations, improving their ability to interact with students and help them in their learning process. In addition, computational intelligence also allows educational robots to develop cognitive abilities, such as perception, reasoning, and decision-making, making them very valuable tools for learning STEAM skills.

In this Special Issue, we will compile studies and experiences related to computational intelligence in educational robotics.

Prof. Dr. Pedro Román-Graván
Prof. Dr. Carlos Hervás-Gómez
Prof. Dr. María Dolores Díaz-Noguera
Prof. Dr. Eloy López Meneses
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • computational intelligence
  • educational robotics
  • artificial intelligence
  • research
  • experiences
  • education

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Voice-Controlled Robotics in Early Education: Implementing and Validating Child-Directed Interactions Using a Collaborative Robot and Artificial Intelligence
by Cristhian A. Aguilera, Angela Castro, Cristhian Aguilera and Bogdan Raducanu
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(6), 2408; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14062408 - 13 Mar 2024
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This article introduces a voice-controlled robotic system for early education, enabling children as young as four to interact with robots using natural voice commands. Recognizing the challenges posed by programming languages and robot theory for young learners, this study leverages recent advancements in [...] Read more.
This article introduces a voice-controlled robotic system for early education, enabling children as young as four to interact with robots using natural voice commands. Recognizing the challenges posed by programming languages and robot theory for young learners, this study leverages recent advancements in artificial intelligence, such as large language models, to make robots more intelligent and easier to use. This innovative approach fosters a natural and intuitive interaction between the child and the robot, effectively removing barriers to access and expanding the educational possibilities of robotics in the classroom. In this context, a software pipeline is proposed that translates voice commands into robot actions. Each component is tested using different deep learning models and cloud services to determine their suitability, with the best ones being selected. Finally, the chosen setup is validated through an integration test involving children aged 4 to 6 years. Preliminary results demonstrate the system’s capability to accurately recognize and execute voice commands, highlighting its potential as a valuable educational tool for early education. Full article
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