Humanoid Robot in Schools and Open Days: What Students Learn

Written by ROBOTio Team · · 5 min read

Article summary

A humanoid robot in school captivates students and teaches them something valuable: how the robot maintains balance, what it perceives, and where its limits lie. What will they take from the visit and how to prepare for it.

A humanoid robot in school or at an open day gives students three things: they experience robotics up close, understand how such technology works including its limitations, and remember the school that made it possible. It works when the visit is not just a show to look at, but has a programme where students ask questions, try things out, and discuss. ROBOTio brings the robot and operators, and runs the programme itself, so the teacher doesn't have to prepare anything. ## What Students Take Away from a Robot Visit The difference between a video online and a robot in the hall is fundamental. Students see how the robot moves, how it responds when addressed, and how it maintains balance while walking. From such an experience, concrete insights remain: - **How humanoids walk and maintain balance.** The robot maintains movement and balance by itself, while the operator controls direction and gestures. Students thus see the difference between autonomy and control. - **What the robot actually perceives and how it makes decisions.** A live demonstration in the room explains more than a slide. - **Where robots are used today and where they are not yet.** A realistic picture instead of media hype. - **What robots will change in the job market.** A topic that interests students personally, so they readily engage in the debate. - **Experience with AI in practice.** The robot speaks the language in which the student addresses it, so a conversation in Czech or English is a natural part of the programme. Importantly, the robot also demonstrates its limitations. Students leave with a more balanced perspective, not just with a "wow" impression. ## What the Programme Looks Like for Primary and Secondary Schools We deliver the school programme as a guided demonstration and discussion directly in the classroom or hall. We tailor the content to the year group and what you are currently studying, from physics and IT to discussions about the future of work. According to [ROBOTio Academy](https://robotio.eu/academy), the programme includes a practical demonstration, safe student interaction with the robot, and an introduction to AI and robotics lasting 2–4 hours. A typical outline: 1. Introduction to the robot and a brief explanation of how it walks and maintains balance. 2. What the robot perceives and how it makes decisions. 3. Student conversation with the robot. 4. Overview of where robots are used and where they are not. 5. Time for questions and group photos. You can find specific pages for each level at [robot for primary schools](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type) and [robot for secondary schools](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type). ## Open Days: Robot as an Attraction for Prospective Students and Parents At open days, the robot has a different role than in the classroom. It should draw parents and prospective students to your stand and keep them there. We have been using humanoids at trade fairs for years, and the same principle applies at open days, just for a different audience. The robot can: - welcome visitors at the entrance, - guide them through the programme, - take a photo with anyone who stops by, - answer questions in the guest's language. Details on this format can be found on the [robot at open days](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type) page. ## Universities and Technical Schools: A Deeper Look Technical students need different content: how the robot is built, what it can actually do today, and where its boundaries are. We can bring a humanoid robot and a quadruped robot and let students work directly with them. Our fleet is based on [Unitree](https://robotio.eu/brands/unitree) robots: the smaller G1 measures 135 cm, the larger H2 is 180 cm. For technical demonstrations, [Unitree G1 EDU](https://robotio.eu/unitree-g1-edu) and [Unitree Go2](https://robotio.eu/unitree-go2) are well-suited. If you want to go beyond a demonstration, there is a two-day certified course for developers and technicians, where you work with a real robot, not a simulator. Learn more about [training and certification](https://robotio.eu/services/training). ## How to Prepare a Visit for Maximum Impact - **Define the objective.** Education, recruitment, or both? We will set up the scenario accordingly. - **Choose a space.** A classroom, hall, or booth in a venue. We arrange a level surface and electricity access in advance. - **Approve the robot's persona.** The robot's responses and personality are approved in advance, so you know what will be said. - **Plan for safety.** There are two operators with each robot at all times, monitoring the space between students. - **Engage the teachers.** Give them topics in advance that they can build on after the visit in their teaching. - **Capture the content.** You can use photos and short videos on the school's social media. The reach of such content is shown in a [case study from a trade fair](https://robotio.eu/case-study/pva-letnany-otevreni-haly), where a video exceeded 2 million views. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do teachers have to prepare anything? No. We arrive with the robot and operators, set up in the classroom or hall, and run the programme ourselves. ### How long does the visit last? The school programme is designed to last 2–4 hours, including the demonstration, student interaction with the robot, and an introduction to AI and robotics. We will adapt the length to suit your school. ### Is the robot safe for children? There are two operators with each robot at all times, monitoring distance and interaction. Read more in our article on [humanoid safety with guests](https://robotio.eu/blog/bezpecnost-humanoidniho-robota-mezi-hosty-operatori). ### How much does the visit cost? We do not publish prices; they always depend on the specific programme. We will send you a quote within 24 hours of completing the form. ## Do you want a robot in your school? Tell us the date, type of school, and objective of the visit. We will prepare a customised programme at no obligation: [request robot rental](https://robotio.eu/robot-rental).

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  • robots for schools
  • open days
  • humanoid robot
  • ROBOTio Academy
  • STEM
  • Unitree G1

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