Research and Development of Robot-Assisted Japanese-Learning System for Foreign Children

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25580116
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Japanese language education
• Research Institution: Yamaguchi University
• Principal Investigator: Akagi Yayoi 山口大学, 大学教育機構, 准教授 (30346580)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): IMAI Shingo 筑波大学, 人文社会系, 教授 (50346582)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 日本語学習支援 / ロボット / 外国人年少者 / 会話のパートナー

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We conducted research and development for a robot-assisted Japanese-learning system that uses world-renowned robot technology from Japan. The system aims to establish an interactive Japanese-learning environment at school. The robot can be used as a conversation partner, practicing speaking with children who need Japanese support. Moreover, a trial version of the Japanese Computerized Adaptive Test’s listening section was developed to be used with the robot.

Free Research Field

日本語教育