Integrating Robotics in Hospital and Home Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Teaching Practices

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Pediatric Education
• Robotics in Healthcare

Background:

• Children with prolonged illnesses require specialized educational support in hospitals and at home.
• Flexible, personalized teaching is vital for maintaining educational continuity and well-being.
• Digital technologies, including coding and robotics, offer potential solutions for these unique learning environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the integration of robotics in hospital and home-based educational settings for children.
• To explore how educational robotics impacts pediatric learning experiences, social-emotional well-being, and skill development.
• To identify current research trends, methodologies, and skill outcomes associated with robotics in non-conventional schooling.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature review (SLR) following the PRISMA framework.
• Searched Scopus, Web of Science, JSTOR, ERIC, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed studies (2010-2023).
• Included studies on robotics in hospital or home education; excluded grey literature and non-peer-reviewed research.

Main Results:

• Robotics integration supports educational continuity and engagement for ill children.
• It effectively reduces social isolation and enhances emotional well-being through personalized learning.
• Key skills developed include problem-solving, creativity, and leadership, though adolescent needs and long-term impacts require further research.

Conclusions:

• Robotics holds transformative potential for inclusive, future-oriented learning in non-conventional settings.
• This review provides a foundation for future research and practical applications of educational robotics in pediatric care.
• Further investigation is needed to address specific needs of adolescents and evaluate long-term outcomes.