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An Andover preschool has hired an unusual teacher’s aide – one with metal joints and blinking, blue eyes – to help children on the autism spectrum.

Andover Public Schools in Massachusetts purchased three MOVIA robots that can pair with iPad applications and give young autistic children practice at receiving verbal feedback and facial queues.

Preschool teachers in one Massachusetts community north of Boston have a rather unique teachers aid in the classroom.

ANDOVER, Mass. — Preschool teachers in one Massachusetts community north of Boston have a rather unique teachers aid in the classroom these days: small, interactive robots designed specifically to help students with special needs unlock their greater learning potential.

MOVIA Robotics is proud to have been highlighted by Connecticut’s Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) in their “Small Business Matters” series. Please watch this presentation and discussion led by Steven Hernandez, Esq., CWCSEO’s Executive Director, and guests, Goodwin University’s Dr. Sal Menzo, Connecticut State Senator Tony Hwang, UCONN’s Judy Reilly, and MOVIA’s

BRISTOL – Robot teachers may sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but according to Bristol company MOVIA Robotics, they are a revolutionary teaching tool for students with autism.

I’ve been licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 18 years and my career passion and good fortune has allowed me to treat children with developmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as well as high functioning adults.

MOVIA ROBOTICS, INC. has developed robotic assistive technology to improve the lives of those affected by Autism…not just the children, but also parents, teachers, and therapists. MOVIA’s Robot-Assisted Instruction is designed to shorten the timeline of progress, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve outcomes and has been proven to improve communications and interpersonal skills. ….”

BRISTOL – Connecticut-based MOVIA Robotics, Inc. has brought their robots into local schools this month to assist students with autism during a summer enrichment program.

“Many students are struggling with the idea of re-entering a school setting full time. But there’s a new kind of teacher’s assistant to give kids a boost! Lisa Lichtenstien, consultant for Movia Robotics, explains how robot assisted instruction can help students socially and academically…”