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Integrating Robotics in Hospital and Home Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Teaching Practices

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/cie.156 | Journal eISSN: 2631-9179
Language: English
Submitted on: Sep 29, 2024
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Accepted on: Apr 12, 2025
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Published on: Sep 1, 2025
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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