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Robots Make a Difference in Science and Technology Education

Posted on By Mike Henry No Comments on Robots Make a Difference in Science and Technology Education

Photo Credit: Nic McPhee http://flickr.com/photos/nicmcphee/ The question of how to help American students succeed in high tech subjects continues to be on the forefront of public discussion nationwide. One of the answers is occurring on a regular basis in communities across the country. Robotics intrigues students in a way that only a few topics can….

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RobotCity Workshop – Where You Can Make Your Own (Robot) Friends

Posted on By Mike Henry No Comments on RobotCity Workshop – Where You Can Make Your Own (Robot) Friends

    Photo Credit:  RobotCity Workshop RobotCity Workshop may well be the only store of its kind in the country, a visionary shop with the slogan "Make your own friends."  Education has been a central part of this establishment's mission for years, as they have worked with school students to build robotics projects.  Now, they are doing…

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iRobot Shows Off Educational Program

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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…

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iRobot Lights Up SPARK for Robotics Education

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I have thought for some time now that iRobot could really make an impact in robotics education.  The Robot Stock News blog has this article about the new program sponsored by iRobot that may finally be the thing that promotes robotics education for the company.  After all, they are pioneers in robotics, and as such,…

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