A Swiveling Proxy That Will Even Wear a Tutu

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/08/education/for-homebound-students-a-robot-proxy-in-the-classroom.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

In this article, the author discusses how a robot called VGo makes it possible for children with rare conditions or long-term illnesses to continue to participate in their typical school setting. The robot allows students to see what is going on in the classroom as well as flash a light to interact with the teacher and students. The robot has been used in several schools and the feedback has been very positive. The only drawback to the robot is the uncertainty of internet connection. Just like all technology, the robot has times where it isn't reliable to do the job it was made to do.

I really like this piece of technology and I think it would be great to see more schools using it. The article discusses that some schools buy the technology and some families raise the money through fundraisers to purchase on their own. I think it would be great to get more government funding in schools for technology such as this to assist the families of the children who benefit from the VGo. I think it is great that the children still receive the communication and interaction with their teachers and peers, instead of having homework sent home and getting very little interaction.