20.500.12556/DKUM-95432 Enhancing student motivation and engagement through the use of a Slovenian-speaking social robot AlphaMini The integration of Artificial Intelligence into education is transforming how abstract and complex concepts are delivered, especially through embodied tools like social robots. This study examines the impact of AlphaMini, a Slovenian-speaking social robot supported by model ChatGPT 4o and trained on structured book-based content, on student engagement during knowledge management lessons. A case study approach was used, including student questionnaires, classroom observations, and post-session discussions, with 70 university students from diverse academic fields. Engagement was assessed across behavioral, emotional, and cognitive dimensions, with comparisons based on prior robot experience. Results show AlphaMini significantly enhanced emotional and behavioral engagement, with moderate cognitive gains. Students familiar with social robots demonstrated higher engagement, interacting more naturally and actively. Informal feedback highlighted positive attitudes toward AlphaMini, especially among students who regularly use generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot. Participants appreciated its human-like gestures, Slovenian language use, and emotionally supportive presence. Many suggested its potential use in primary and inclusive education, where emotional safety and playful interaction are crucial. This study contributes to the growing evidence on AI in education, showing that combining generative AI with social robotics can foster motivation, participation, and emotionally rich learning experiences. artificial intelligence social robot ChatGPT student motivation education umetna inteligenca socialni robot ChatGPT motivacija študentov izobraževanje true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Znanstveno delo 2025-09-18 09:35:15 2025-09-18 09:35:16 2025-09-19 03:14:06 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 18 str. št. 9, št. članka 1222 Letn. 15 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-09-15 004.8:37.091.3 249395715 10.3390/educsci15091222 2227-7102 RAZ_Hari_Daniel_2025.pdf RAZ_Hari_Daniel_2025.pdf 1 D9A3A3D74AA24B7BB64CA9C6FA7774A7 db5148ad42f000ba093210a0789051c70c9369522cdfa7a6e1fcf01be5cf2c2b 5d24df3c-9462-11f0-9f40-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=198737 https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15091222 1 05d08f4c-9462-11f0-9f40-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=198736 Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko 0 0 0