Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo and SoftBank Corp. will participate in "Magic Project 2019-Magic Wallet-", which utilizes ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to support the learning and living of children and students with disabilities. We have started recruiting schools.
The "Magic Project" started in 2009 by the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo and SoftBank Corp. with the aim of making the use of information terminals useful for supporting the lives and learning of children with disabilities.The humanoid robot "Pepper" and tablets will be rented free of charge for one year, and will be used practically in educational settings and daily life for children and students with disabilities.
In "Magic Project 2019-Magic Wallet-", we aim to utilize cutting-edge devices and functions to meet individual educational needs and provide appropriate educational support.The subtitle "Magic Wallet" is a wish to master the technology that is evolving day by day, such as electronic money.The qualifications for applying for the project are special support schools in Japan, special support classes for elementary, junior high and high schools, classes that engage in inclusive education or guidance for developmental disabilities, vocational ability development schools for persons with disabilities, vocational training schools for persons with disabilities, and abilities for persons with disabilities. Development school.In addition, universities and graduate schools conducting clinical research in the field of special needs education (rented out to university and graduate students conducting clinical research and their research subjects).
