Mark Beehler
Coverage of Mark Beehler in the Nexus archive.
- NY school district pauses AI robot teaching assistant rollout amid controversies about manufacturer
A rural New York school district has paused its AI robot teacher assistant program due to student data privacy concerns and controversies over the manufacturer's association with a sex doll company. The robot, named Sally, was designed to assist students with personalized learning but faces scrutiny over its parent company's ties to RealDoll and unresolved data agreements.
- Rural NY School District Will Be One of First to Bring Humanoid Robot Into Classroom
The Salamanca City Central School District in rural New York will introduce a humanoid robot named Sally, developed by Realbotix, into its classrooms as a learning support tool. The robot will work alongside educators and provide personalized student support through an AI assistant program, focusing on STEM education and high-demand tech skills.
- New York school district to deploy humanoid robot in classrooms this fall
The Salamanca City Central School District in upstate New York will deploy a humanoid robot named Sally in classrooms this fall to assist teachers and integrate AI into education. The robot, developed by Realbotix, will support STEM learning through personalized interactions and upper-body movements, with district oversight ensuring student data privacy.