Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
    Squid Game Season 3
    Videos

    Squid Game Season 3: Final Trailer Unveils Epic Plot

    June 14, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Kumamoto City Introduces Robot-Assisted Virtual School Attendance to Tackle Rising Truancy Rates
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Kumamoto Robot-Assisted Virtual Attendance
PhotoNews Pakistan > Offbeat > Kumamoto City Introduces Robot-Assisted Virtual School Attendance to Tackle Rising Truancy Rates
OffbeatTech

Kumamoto City Introduces Robot-Assisted Virtual School Attendance to Tackle Rising Truancy Rates

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published September 8, 2023 2 Min Read
Share
SHARE

Japanese city Kumamoto is stepping up to address the increasing truancy rates exacerbated by anxiety and bullying during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report by the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper, the city is preparing to launch a robot-assisted virtual attendance system in schools to encourage absentee students to return to physical classrooms.

Scheduled for a November rollout, these robots, armed with microphones, speakers, and cameras, will offer a two-way communication channel facilitating remote participation in classes and school activities. Students can control these one-meter-tall, self-propelling robots from their homes, allowing them to engage in class discussions and events within the school premises.

This initiative, a rare occurrence nationwide, as noted by the Kumamoto Municipal Board of Education, aims to diminish the apprehensions faced by children intending to resume in-person schooling. The approach offers a semi-real experience that may help alleviate the fears of children hesitant about social interactions, remarked Maki Yoshizato, a city official.

Highlighting the urgency of the matter, the latest survey from the education ministry disclosed that truancy rates hit a record high of 244,940 cases at the primary and middle school levels in fiscal year 2021. Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Onishi emphasized the importance of providing more study options for students unable to attend school, especially following the city’s earlier move to introduce virtual classrooms in the “metaverse” to combat truancy issues.

TAGGED:Featured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas

Astronomers Discover Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas in Solar System

Lana Del Rey Wembley

Lana Del Rey to Perform at Wembley Stadium with Addison Rae

PTI Members Acquitted

Islamabad High Court Acquits Four PTI Members in May 9 Riots Case

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Peshawar BRT Fare Hike
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar BRT Fare Hike Sparks Public Outcry in July 2025

2 Min Read
Pakistan Stock Exchange
Business

Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High at 125,627 to Close Fiscal Year 2025

2 Min Read
Cardi B Most Solo Top 10 Hot 100
Entertainment

Cardi B Sets Record as Female Rapper with Most Solo Top 10 Hot 100 Debuts

2 Min Read
Tech

Humanoid Robots Play Football in Beijing: A Glimpse into AI Innovation

In a quirky yet groundbreaking display, humanoid robots took to a football pitch in Beijing on…

June 29, 2025
Entertainment

Jurassic World Rebirth: Release Date, Plot, Cast, and Trailer Details for 2025

Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the iconic Jurassic Park franchise, is set to captivate…

July 2, 2025
Tech

iPhone 17 to Boast Larger 6.3-Inch 120Hz Display, Tipster Reveals

Apple’s iPhone 17, set for a 2025 release, will feature a larger 6.3-inch display with a…

June 28, 2025
BusinessTop News

Wall Street Dips as Tesla Falls Amid Trump-Musk Feud Over Tax Bill

On July 1, 2025, Wall Street retreated from record highs as Tesla shares dropped 5% amid…

July 1, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?