Current Technological Development of Educational Robots for Primary and Secondary Education in the Context of Artificial Intelligence

Hao Wang

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2026.35259

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Received: 12 June 2026

Published: 14 July 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2026.35259

Article Type: Research Article

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Wang,H. (2026). Current Technological Development of Educational Robots for Primary and Secondary Education in the Context of Artificial Intelligence. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,140,202-218.

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