■Researchers work on socially assistive robots for students

A team of researchers from a number of U.S. universities has received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop robots to work in schools with students who have disabilities. The robots, officials said, would be individualized and would help students meet long-term goals in education, life and social skills, and even physical activity. CNET/Cutting Edge blog (4/12)   http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57413338-76/socially-assistive-bots-to-help-kids-read-exercise-and-more/