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PEERbots refer to Peer-based Educational & Emotional Relationships, a unique social robot and assistive communication toolkit designed for caregivers seeking innovative solutions.

These tools function as specialized puppets, allowing the teacher or facilitator to maintain control while ensuring appropriate responses to both individuals and groups. Users can operate with two devices: one serving as the controller and the other as the "robot" face.

The system empowers non-technical users to create, edit, and share content with ease. This capability enables expert educators or facilitators to broaden their impact by disseminating resources that can also be utilized at home, thereby fostering continuity and reinforcement in learning.

The PEERbots app stands as an open-source platform for social robots and controllers, aiming to make the benefits of social robotics accessible to a wider audience. This versatile tool can be employed in various contexts such as wellness programs, communication, education, research, entertainment, and beyond.

• Official website: www.PEERbots.org
• Open source repository: https://github.com/PEERbots/PEERbots