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Japan city to try avatar robots to help students struggling to attend school

SHIMOTSUKE, Tochigi -- The municipal government in this eastern Japan city will introduce avatar robots as part of a new support program for children

  • Shimotsuke city to introduce avatar robots for school attendance support.
  • OriHime robot allows remote observation and communication in real-time.
  • Program aims to alleviate psychological burden and encourage school attendance.

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