Five new telepresence robots for students in Ulm and Alb-Donau-Kreis!

Five new telepresence robots for students in Ulm and Alb-Donau-Kreis!

In Ulm and the Alb-Donau district, the range of telepresence robots for schools is being significantly increased. Five non-profit organizations have joined forces to promote the purchase of new devices. Loud Trendyone Each of the following institutions will receive funding for a device: the Beurer Foundation, the Ernst Wilken Foundation, the support association of the Rotary Club of Ulm, the social purpose income of the Sparkasse Ulm and the Volksbank Foundation.

The big advantage of these robots is that they enable children and young people with health restrictions to take part in lessons, whether they are at home or in the hospital. They transmit images and sound in real time to students' mobile devices, which enables communication and interaction with teachers and classmates. The robot's avatar can even symbolically take the student's place, which greatly promotes school integration.

High demand and important support

So far, there are three telepresence robots available in the Ulm district media center, which are widely rented out. The demand for these devices is high and after commissioning, additional robots will be loaned out to schools throughout the Ulm area and the Alb-Donau district LMZ reported. The Ministry of Culture supports the use of these avatars and sees them as an excellent opportunity for students who are absent for a long period of time - be it due to health problems or other challenges.

The functioning of such telepresence systems is subject to certain conditions. First, the requirements for distance learning must be met. There are also strict guidelines to protect the personal information of everyone present in the classroom. Consent from all parties involved is required, which is regulated by a sample user agreement.

Technical details and usage

The robots used have rotating cameras, microphones and LED displays for communication. They provide insights into everyday school life that stationary webcams cannot offer. With a movable head and internal speakers, the avatars are very meaningful not only for the teacher but also for the students. These lively lessons help to increase the children's emotional well-being and facilitate their reintegration into everyday school life.

The district media center is responsible for the administration and rental of these school avatars and also provides technical support. Any school that is interested can contact the center directly - for example by email or telephone. This shows how great the commitment is, not only to making education more accessible, but also to promoting social interaction among students District media center insured.

The city administration of Ulm is grateful to the foundations and associations involved for their commitment. Ultimately, not only the affected students, but also the entire school environment benefit from these technical innovations.