Japanese city eyes robots to attend classes for students with anxiety issues

A city in southwest Japan plans to let robots attend classes in place of students who miss them due to anxiety, stress and other mental health issues. How it will work: Equipped with cameras, microphones and speakers, the one-meter-tall robots will let students view and hear lectures, participate in discussions and work with their classmates. The bots, which are controlled remotely, can also be piloted around the campus, allowing students to participate in extracurricular activities and school-wide events.