South Korea’s Ministry of Education has launched a pilot project deploying AI robots in 500 elementary schools to assist teachers. These robots, equipped with speech recognition and emotional feedback systems, help with English language and math instruction.
Teachers say the robots are useful for one-on-one interactions, especially with introverted or slower-learning students. However, some unions worry about future job threats if AI roles expand unchecked.
With South Asia exploring AI in edtech, countries like Nepal and Bangladesh are studying this model to bridge teacher shortages, especially in rural schools.
