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New York school halts plan to introduce humanlike AI robot teacher into classroom

A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York had greenlit the nearly $60,000 acquisition of ‘Sally‘

The Independent UK · Jul 28

New York school district halts plan to use humanoid robot amid backlash

Salamanca City Central says it is pausing project with Realbotix as it addresses concerns including data privacy

The Guardian - US · Jul 27

NY Teachers Decry Tone-Deaf Placement of Sex Doll Company's Humanoid Robot in Native American Majority School

Salamanca High School in New York has sparked fierce backlash from teachers and the Seneca Nation over the deployment of a humanoid robot built by a firm linked to a sex-doll manufacturer.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Meet Sally: Humanoid robot set to teach AI to 11th and 12th grade students in New York school in a first-ever experiment in US

Sally, a humanoid robot teacher, is set to debut at a New York high school, providing personalized educational experiences in specialized classes. Designed to be relatable with her realistic appearance and western New York accent, Sally will support both students and teachers with curriculum-aligned learning and translations. Additionally, the school…

The Times of India · Jul 20

Robots in 2025: from sports arenas to homes and hospitals

Here are some of the most eye-catching robots showcased in 2025.

Euronews · Dec 29, 2025

From robot 'girlfriends' to AI lipstick: The weirdest and most wonderful tech of 2025

Humanoid robots that fold your laundry to fluffy wearable creatures that act shy around people – there's been plenty of marvellously eyebrow-raising gadgets this year.

Euronews · Dec 26, 2025

Japan Is In Love With These AI-Powered Pets: Moflins Learn, Bond, And Develop A Unique Personality Based On Owner's Care

A fluffy robot pet named Moflin is winning hearts across Japan, thanks to its lifelike behavior and ability to form emotional bonds by learning from its owner’s affection.

Benzinga · Aug 4, 2025

If you're trying to convince me your 'companionship' robot is 'lifelike', maybe don't rip her face off in the demo video

The Uncanny Valley just got some startling new inhabitants.

PC Gamer · Jan 10, 2025

Scottish 'sex robot' clip resurfaces as Scots compare accent to 'ScotRail announcement'

The resurfaced clip features sex robot named Harmony - and many Scots compared her voice to a ScotRail announcement.

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022

The world's first sex robot has been given a Scottish accent and people are baffled

The video, titled 'the first sex robots are about to hit the market', shows CEO Matt McMullen of Realbotix talking would-be customers through the functions of Harmony 2.1

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022