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Understanding the embodiment process is however challenging. In this research, large language model-based video understanding was used for the study of the effectiveness of embodied learning of robotics technology. Embodied and conventional videos were randomly selected, and the user comments were correlated with the transcript and summary of the videos. Results showed that there were higher numbers of user comments correlated with video content for the embodied learning-centered robotics instructional videos than the conventional learning-centered approach in terms of user sentiment and logical reasoning. The sentiment analysis of the video comments showed that the use of embodied learning was effective in achieving engagement in learning robotics, yielding fewer numbers of negative comments in comparison to the conventional learning videos. The embodied learning-centered videos were also helpful to enhance the logical reasoning of students. This user study shows that embodied learning is effective in engaging students, granting more positive sentiments toward the videos. 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