Yun, Sang-Seok Kim, Munsang Choi, Mun-Taek 2024-01-20T12:00:59Z 2024-01-20T12:00:59Z 2021-09-05 2013-08 1875-4791 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/127824 In this paper, we propose a new form of teaching robot system for English classes, which utilizes a tele-operated robot controlled by a teacher from a remote site. By providing a unique operation interface that incorporates non-contact vision recognition technologies, a teacher can easily control the robot from a distance to provide lectures. A robot mechanism with a 3D facial avatar also makes it possible for dynamic behavior and movement controlled from a remote site. Due to the robot's ability to act in a human-like way, students show great interest and feel at ease learning English from the tele-operated robot. In a field pilot study, elementary students who participated have shown improvements on their standardized tests after the study, which means the tele-operated robot system could contribute effectively to educational systems, particularly in the area of English education. English SPRINGER HEAD Easy Interface and Control of Tele-education Robots Article 10.1007/s12369-013-0192-0 1 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ROBOTICS, v.5, no.3, pp.335 - 343 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ROBOTICS 5 3 335 343 scopus 000333760100004 2-s2.0-84880432057 Robotics Robotics Article HEAD Avatar assistant robot Distance education Educational robot Engkey Tele-education Telepresence robot