Hey Zenbo! University of Delaware's social robot teaches kids cybersecurity

Friday, February 21, 2020
NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- A robot created at the University of Delaware is teaching kids cybersecurity.

His name is Zenbo, the social robot.
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He's about two-feet tall and is programmed to tell children's stories.

Action News caught up with him inside a classroom at the College School on UDel's campus.
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Zenbo teaches kids about the importance of protecting your information and identity, through stories that make the information more relatable.



Researchers say children learn more when they are interacting with a companion.
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