Andover Public Schools purchases three MOVIA robots
Andover Public Schools purchased three MOVIA robots for its Massachusetts preschool autism programme to support nonverbal-communication learning.
Evidence notes
- The district introduced three robots in the Bridge Autism Program at Shawsheen Preschool.
- Children used iPad-linked activities to practise interpreting facial expressions, receive verbal feedback and progress through learning tasks.
- A federal grant funded the purchase, and the district planned to evaluate the systems before considering broader use.
Company context
MOVIA Robotics is a Connecticut assistive-technology company developing robot-assisted learning and intervention systems for neurodiverse users.