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Within five years, Yale-designed robots may be helping teach children. A Yale-led team of researchers from across the country received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation on April 3 to pursue the creation of "socially assistive robots" to help young children learn basic skills and in some cases overcome cognitive disabilities.

A robot to help in the development process of children.

DigiGirlz is an event that promotes STEM careers for middle school girls, in which students experimented with Microsoft Kodu and robotics.

Another study indicating that resident performance in laparoscopic and robotic surgery is improved through the use of video game systems like Wii. A side note: there is a Wii system in our departments simulation center and we are encouraged to play it while on call or during our education days.