# Accessible Learning Robots The AV-1 Robot Helps Sick Children Keep Up With Schoolwork By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/av1-robot References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/04/av1-robot-no-isolation-norway-london-design-biennale/) & [noisolation](https://www.noisolation.com/global/av1/) Designed by Norwegian start-up No Isolation, the AV-1 robot is purpose-built to ensure [sick children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namuhx-a1) can keep up with schoolwork. Functioning as a [telepresence robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1), this small white automaton simply sits in a classroom and serves a presence for the student who cannot make it to class. The robot comes fitted with a [camera, speaker, and microphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reachy-mini), allowing it to stream audio in two-ways. The camera only allows for one-way streaming and was purposefully built this way because researchers found that ill children didn't want to be on display. The AV-1 robot was designed and developed after No Isolation found that hospital stays drastically separate children from crucial learning and social points. The AV-1 robot is already being used by 500 children across Europe with further expansion set for the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Telepresence Robot:** The AV-1 robot demonstrates the trend of using telepresence robots to enable remote learning and participation. - **Accessible Education:** The AV-1 robot highlights the trend of creating accessible learning opportunities for sick children who are unable to attend school. - **Social Integration:** The AV-1 robot represents the trend of utilizing technology to ensure ill children can stay connected to social and educational environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The AV-1 robot presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare industry by providing a means for educational support to sick children. - **Education:** The AV-1 robot offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the education sector by enabling remote learning and keeping sick children engaged with their studies. - **Robotics:** The AV-1 robot showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity in the robotics industry with its telepresence capabilities and potential for further advancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autism-Focused Training Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movia.md) - [Educational Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-teaching-robot.md) - [Advanced Classroom-Ready Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot-platform.md) - [App-Powered Programmable Cobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot.md) - [AI Emotional Interface Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot.md) - [Educational Language Learning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudding-beansprout-robot.md) - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md)