Research

AV1 is still a new field of research. That said, more studies are starting and ongoing. No Isolation collaborates with Oslo Met, Rigshospitalet and University of Manchester among others. They are researching a broad range of target groups for AV1, including children with cancer and, more recently, anxiety/EBSA. Browse our summaries of each project below for more information.

AV1 Impact Whitepaper

AV1 Impact Whitepaper

An up-to-date evidence base for AV1

February 27, 2026

Staying connected: Implementing avatar robots at schools in Germany and Japan

A qualitative study about implementing avatar robots, including AV1 robots in Germany.

Using AV1 robots to support pupils with physical and emotional health needs

Using AV1 robots to support pupils with physical and emotional health needs

UK academic research shows AV1 Robots improve attendance, attainment and wellbeing.

A Robot-Avatar: Easier Access to Education and Reduction in Isolation?

An early pilot study of AV1 robots for ME/CFS, from University of Oslo, 2016

A research project from Denmark about how telepresence robots support children with cancer

A research project from Denmark about how telepresence robots support children with cancer

Four qualitative studies with children, parents and teachers about the effectiveness of AV1.

Invisible Children: Serious illness, prolonged school absence and long-term impact

Invisible Children: Serious illness, prolonged school absence and long-term impact

The report from a seminar attended by education inclusion experts.