“This deployment in a working school district represents a landmark moment for both AI and humanoid robotics,” said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, which is currently building the robot. The district plans to expand it to high school students in other classes if the pilot is successful. The school district serves roughly 1,300 students, including 32% who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native and 79% who are economically disadvantaged. “Bringing it into the school district is contradicting everything we believe, in my opinion.” He was initially cautious about the partnership because it represented uncharted territory for both Realbotix and the school district.