Ak-Chin Indian Community

The Ak-Chin Indian Community library will introduce the community to the latest advances in robotics and artificial intelligence by incorporating these technologies into current and new library and language programs. The library will purchase two robots, one for the library and the other for the language department. The library will use the robot to assist its response to the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering materials to library visitors through their curbside service program, reminding visitors to wash their hands, practice social distancing, wear a mask, and stay home if they are feeling sick. The library will also use the robot in programs such as their coding club and weekly preschool story time programs. The goal of the project is to better grasp and prepare for the future by increasing access to integrating technology in current library and language programs.