Can robots help increase the efficiency and return on investment of education?

Abstract

Education is an important issue in every country, including Hungary. Regular PISA surveys show that Hungary is lagging significantly behind in all competences compared to developed European countries. This study is not intended to find a solution to this problem, but it is well known that the capital and time invested in education pay off, albeit slowly. It pays off for both the individual and the national economy. The educational achievements of Roma children, many of whom live in disadvantaged settlements, lag further behind those of average Hungarian children. This study provides an example of how disadvantaged pupils can be specially motivated and how their learning can be promoted with the help of robots.