Robot Helps Teachers Practise Difficult Parent Conversations

La Trobe University in Australia made a robot for teachers to practise talking with upset parents.

The robot acts like a frustrated parent during a conversation.

Teachers can use this practice before having similar discussions in real life.

This may help them feel more prepared for difficult situations.

The robot is connected to the wider growth of artificial intelligence.

Robots are now being used for more than factory work.

In this case, the robot is being used as a training tool.

It does not replace the real conversation with a parent.