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'Milo' robot is changing the way students with Autism learn

Written by Jeff Goodman | Apr 8, 2019 1:06:31 PM

NEW ORLEANS — There's a new member of the faculty in Orleans Parish Public Schools. His name is Milo.

Speech-language pathologists are teaming up with Milo in 12 elementary schools to teach children with autism. A human guides the humanoid robot to help those special students improve social and emotional skills.

"He's a great robot," said fourth grader Irielle. When asked if he is a good teacher, she responded "Yes." 

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