Sally the Robot Enters Classrooms | Buffalo News

Salamanca City Central School District is poised to become a national pioneer by introducing a humanoid robot named Sally into its classrooms this fall—complete with silicone skin and hair—as part of AI and robotics courses. Partnering with Realbotix, the district also rolls out an AI teacher’s assistant for student laptops, all integrated into a STEM curriculum co-designed by Steve Wozniak. While the $57,590 investment (a discounted rate) aims to offer embodied AI experiences and support—not replace—teachers, it’s sparking debate among parents in a community grappling with economic hardship and cultural values. This bold move places the district at the center of a national conversation about AI’s role in education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b70e1dd46c6d929a