Exploring the Potential of Educational Robots in India: A Study of Scope and Challenges

Abstract

India’s development is significantly influenced by education. The education system in India dates back to ancient times and has evolved substantially over the years. India has always encouraged innovative methods of instruction to raise the standard of education in the country. However, the education system had not undergone major structural shifts until the pandemic. Since the pandemic, innovative online tools and media have become an essential part of the education system, and the education system in India has gradually shifted from the traditional model to a hybrid mode of education. This gradual shift offers space to study the potential scope and challenges of introducing educational robots into the system. Studies in countries like the US demonstrate that learning with the help of educational robots from an early age can enable children to enhance multiple capabilities. This paper titled ‘Exploring the Potential of Educational Robots in India: A Study of Scope and Challenges’ aims to analyse the scope and challenges of using educational robots in India at various levels and attempts to expand the pedagogical possibilities of this field. Based on an analysis of existing literature on the benefits of educational robots and the socio-cultural background of education in India, the study looks at the various possibilities of incorporating educational robots in India and puts forth certain recommendations based on studies conducted in other countries to integrate educational robots into the education system in India effectively.