TECH WORLD STUNNED. EARLY FORM OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – FAMED 1970S ROBOT – EMERGES AFTER 50 YEARS – HEADS TO AUCTION
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 17:58:00
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- Leachim, a six-foot-tall robot used in a Bronx school in the 1970s, taught fourth-grade students with personalized and engaging AI-like capabilities.
- The robot was highly innovative, displaying features such as personalized teaching speed, knowledge of students’ hobbies, and addressing students by name.
- Leachim garnered significant media attention and laid the foundation for future smart toys and educational technology.
- Created by inventor Michael J. Freeman, Ph.D., Leachim influenced multiple industries and helped to pioneer smart toy technology.
- Leachim is set to be auctioned in late 2026, with collectors, museums, and institutions showing interest in acquiring this piece of technological history.
- Additional resources and interview requests related to the robot can be directed to Suzanne, the curator.
