MiRo-E users and researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of Portsmouth have found that robotic animals may be a better alternative to real-life therapy dogs.
MiRo Used in Robotics Distance Learning Project to Close Skills Gap and Boost Economy
The project who will be working with schools that have high numbers of children from disadvantaged backgrounds and pupils with special educational needs. Its goal is to help more of those who are currently under-represented in robotics to develop skills in robotics and autonomous systems, close the skills gap and drive forward productivity in the UK.