In the recent exciting event at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, SERAI, in partnership with Sheffield Robotics, presented two pioneering robots, Pepper and Miro. These innovations captured the attention of audiences, offering a visionary insight into the transformative role of robotics in both education and daily life.

Pepper: The Humanoid Robot That Communicates in Real Time

Our exhibit featured Pepper, the humanoid robot, which quickly became a highlight. What makes Pepper unique is its advanced ability to engage in intelligent conversations, with a deep understanding of human emotions. This interaction goes beyond simply recognising words; it’s about Pepper identifying the subtleties of human tone, context, and body language, thus enabling a more authentic and meaningful communication experience. In educational contexts, Pepper is changing the way we learn, offering a more interactive and tailored approach. Through its adept conversational skills, Pepper is facilitating new ways of learning, making educational settings not just more informative but also more engaging on an emotional level.

Miro: The Educational and Companion Robot with an Animalistic Touch Miro, our biomimetic robot, also captured the hearts of attendees with its adorable animal-like outlook. Designed to transcend conventional educational roles, Miro is specially crafted to act as a comforting companion animal for older people and children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Through its calming presence and ability to interact, Miro provides support that goes beyond education, fostering emotional and social development. This innovative blend of robotics and therapeutic engagement highlights the vast potential of robotics to enrich lives in multifaceted ways.

A Leap Towards the Future of Robotics in Daily Life

Our participation at the Future Lab was not just a showcase but a statement of our commitment to revolutionising education and society through technology. The enthusiastic response we received further affirmed our dedication to advancing the integration of cutting-edge tools like Pepper and Miro into educational and daily life settings. These robots promise not only to improve educational outcomes but also to make our lives more dynamic, accessible, and inclusive. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the visitors at our stand at the festival. Your interest and support help us continue pushing the boundaries of what educational and companion technology can achieve. In partnership with Sheffield Robotics, we are excited about the promising developments the future holds for education and beyond. Please stay connected with SERAI for more updates on our journey to bring the future of educational and companion robotics into classrooms and homes worldwide.