Swiss nursery lets robot do the talking

Preschoolers interact with educational and interactive robot Nao at ‘La Nanosphere’ creche in the university campus of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, western Switzerland. Nao has been a regular visitor at the Nanosphere nursery since the New Year. In a circle on the nursery floor, youngsters listen excitedly to Nao's words of wisdom as the friendly robot from another planet answers their questions about giraffes and broccoli.

"Hello, my name is Nao. I'm happy to be at the Nanosphere today," he said, in a child-like high-pitched voice. L'Eplattenier picked him up and put him on a table. She said Nao would not grow any taller as children do.Prompted by their teacher, the children tried to catch him out with questions such as,"I am an animal with a trunk. What am I?" When he got it right, they giggled.Gabriel Paffi, a masters student in robotics, sat in the corner feeding Nao his answers.

Preschoolers interact with educational and interactive robot Nao at "La Nanosphere" creche in the university campus of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, western Switzerland, on February 23, 2024. Nao has been a regular visitor at the Nanosphere nursery since the New Year. In a circle on the nursery floor, youngsters listen excitedly to Nao's words of wisdom as the friendly robot from another planet answers their questions about giraffes and broccoli.

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