This year marks the 10th annual National Robotics Week. Also known as “RoboWeek”, this even runs April 6th-14th with the goal of building public awareness of the importance and strength of the robotics industry in the United States, this event includes hundreds of events in all fifty states. Established by Congress in 2010, this event also showcases the impact that … Read More
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Founded in 1989, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was created to help inspire the youth of the world to become technology and science innovators and leaders. Using exciting, mentor-driven programs students are able to build important skills in science, technology, and engineering while at the same time building confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills. FIRST Robotics – FIRST … Read More
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What do robot makers, battle bot enthusiasts, and programmers love about April? National Robotics Week, of course! Commonly referred to as “RoboWeek”, this weeklong series of events inspires people to get interested in the world of robotics. Established by Congress in 2010, the 9th annual RoboWeek runs April 7th-15th. Last year, there were over 300 events in all 50 states. 2018 … Read More
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Teams from around the globe are preparing themselves for the 44th WorldSkills Competition in October. This event will take place at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. With over 1,300 participants from 77 countries, this event is sure to showcase the value of skills. There will be 51 different skill competitions representing six skill sectors. We … Read More
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National Robotics Week has begun! This is an exciting week for makers, programmers, coders, robot enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about building robots. Initiated in 2010, this annual event promotes the importance of “robo technology”. A week-long series of events and activities are scheduled to increase awareness of the importance of STEM skill sets. Last year, there were … Read More
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Exciting news for makers, Makeblock recently announced a new robotics building contest. Become the hero by creating your own rescue robot to save people during a disastrous situation. This is a great opportunity to do good and be rewarded with a chance to win big! There are 25 prizes that will be awarded. You can win up to $1,000 cash. What’s not … Read More
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Robotics education is a key focus of AndyMark. Creating electrical and mechanical parts used in robotics competitions is their passion. Being headquartered in the United States presented some unique obstacles for competitors living in Canada looking to use their products. Purchasing across borders gets complicated when customs and currency conversions come into play. Not to mention, builders on a tight schedule don’t have the time to wait … Read More
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If you are a student looking to prepare for a career in architecture and construction engineering, proficiency in Lumion is a great skill to have. After all, 61 of the top 100 architect companies in the world use Lumion. A real-time 3D architectural visualization tool, Lumion allows architects and designers to create impressive visualizations in a short amount of time. Lumion can … Read More
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