Remember Kunjuttan, the robot from the Suraj Venjaramoodu movie? That hilarious, slightly clueless machine who tried hard to fit into the human world? At first, we laughed. Then we wondered! What if this isn’t just a comedy? What if this is our future?

Today, like Kunjuttan, the real robots may not walk and even talk in charming Malayalam accents, but they are smarter, faster, more intelligent, and so much more…

And here’s the big question:

Are Robots the New Role Models? How the Next Generation Will Learn and Grow with AI

Let’s break it down.

Robots Are Already in the Classroom (and the Living Room)

Kunjuttan was fiction. But reality isn’t far behind.

Kids today are already learning with the help of AI tutors. Apps talk back, explain math, teach languages, and even offer emotional support. Robots and AI tools are slowly becoming part of their everyday lives—just like teachers, parents, or even friends.

So how can robots help us learn?

A lot, it turns out. AI can guide the next generation by:

1. Teaching based on each child’s learning style

2. Helping them choose careers by analyzing interests and skills

3. Giving 24/7 answers to questions (even the silly ones at 2 AM)

4. Supporting mental health with calm, kind responses

But here’s the twist: robots are good at facts, not feelings.

They can guide you with information. But can they guide them with values?

 

Kunjuttan Was Funny… Because He Was Flawed

Let’s not forget why we loved Kunjuttan in the first place. He didn’t understand everything. He got things wrong. He was robotic. That’s what made him funny—and human.

Now imagine replacing parents, teachers, or grandparents with robots. We’d miss:

· A teacher’s smile when you finally “get it”

· A parent’s soft scolding mixed with love.

· A grandparent’s advice that comes from experience, not an algorithm

That emotional connection? Robots still can’t replicate it.

 

Should We Be Worried or Excited?

Actually, both. Robots can do amazing things when used the right way. They can make education more equal. They can save time. They can assist parents and teachers.

But over-relying on them could make the next generation less human.

That’s why we need to teach our kids how to use AI—not just follow it.

 

So, who should guide the future?

The best future is one where robots and humans guide together.

Let the robot explain algebra.

Let the teacher show why it matters.

Let the AI tell stories.

Let the parent add values and love.

Let’s raise a generation that’s tech-smart, emotionally strong, and ethically grounded.

 

Final Thought

Kunjuttan gave us laughter. Real robots give us lessons.

But the next generation needs more than just data—they need wisdom, empathy, and human touch.

Robots can guide them. But we must guide the robots.