An emerging sector in manufacturing and engineering technology is mobile robotics. A mobile robot is defined as an automatic machine that is capable of locomotion. Not fixed to one location, these robots move around their environments. By comparison, industrial robots are mostly stationary. As you can imagine there are many applications for mobile robotics. Industries such as medicine, manufacturing, agriculture, … 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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Working on the belief that toys shape the way children think about the world, Modular Robotics has created Cubelets robot blocks. Easily transform these blocks into robotic creations, allowing young minds to understand interconnected systems in a simple and enjoyable way. This clever robot construction system is designed to help children become better thinkers. Snap the robot blocks together and the … Read More
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Makeblock is a company that creates easy-to-use robots. Two of their most popular products are the mBot and the mBot Ranger. Both of these kits are easy to assemble within roughly 2 hours of time. Once they are assembled, they have several pre-installed programs that you can run on them. However, most people who purchase these kits want to be … Read More
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It’s no secret that fischertechnik offers a wide variety of robotic solutions for students and educators. From elementary school to higher education, fischertechnik has a versatile selection of kits that are highly customizable to suit whatever your needs may be. At the center of FT’s robotics systems is the Robo Pro software. In this post, I will talk about Robo … 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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Codeybot is the latest innovation from Makeblock, a company so passionate about robotics that they want to share this passion. A leader in the DIY/Maker community, their open-source construction platform is ideal for makers at all levels. Beginners and experienced engineers alike can construct their dreams with the vast array of electronic modules and mechanical parts they offer. Jasen Wang, the founder of Makeblock, is a huge robot enthusiast. … Read More
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Wonder Workshop has started their first Wonder League Robotics Competition and the Minions are all over it! Teams from around the USA and their Dash and Dot robots are ready for action. The grand prize winners will get an all-expense paid STEM Field Trip to California. This trip will allow the winners to meet with top professionals in engineering, game … Read More
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In preparation for the upcoming release of the Star Wars: Episode VII, Disney has deemed today Force Friday and unveiled a series of toys and other items related to the film. Part of this event introduced us to Sphero’s latest robotic creation, Star Wars droid BB-8. BB-8 is the cousin robot to Sphero’s flagship product of the same name and … Read More
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Studica would like you to meet our new friends, Dash and Dot! These fun, interactive robots are the latest from Wonder Workshop – a company dedicated to teaching children the fundamentals of programming. Developed with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, these robotic devices offer new lesson plans to help K-5 educators use Dash & Dot to teach young … Read More
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