iRobot is demonstrating it is serious about its education outreach program. SPARK or Starter Programs for the Advancement of Robotics Knowledge, as the program is known, is out to show students and teachers how robots work. Previously, this effort was detailed in a post from September 8, 2009 here on RobotNext. It would be nice to see iRobot use its iCreate platform to greater effect. Read the article at the link below.
iRobot launches educational program
Boston Globe
The object of the initiative is to help educators, parents and students use "the wonder and genius of robots" to inspire students in K-12 schools. …
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iRobot launches educational program – Boston Globe
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Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:56:09 GMT