This news come from United Kingdom, from www.ecs.soton.ac.uk:
ECS Student Robotics team members Rob Spanton and Chris Cross were among presenters showcasing their work to UK academics at a workshop discussing ‘Robotics in the Curriculum’.
According to Dr Su White, who organized the workshop, their enthusiasm and the success of their project was evidence of the many [...]
This news come from washingtonpost.com
Otto Voettiner’s hands shook slightly as he lined up his team’s robot and released it along a Lego-filled course. The robot, Billybot, had a seemingly simple mission: to cross the table, lift a red ring with its long, gray fingers and return to base.
The seconds ticked down. His eight teammates, all [...]
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A news say that robots may help kids for their social skills:
THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) — Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interact more easily with mechanical devices than with humans, according to new reports.
Researchers at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, who have presented [...]
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News for FIRST robotics competition - Boston regional:
News source bizjournals.com
The FIRST Robotics Competition Boston regional event kicks off today at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.
Teams practiced at the Commonwealth Ave arena yesterday. Two alliances — either red or blue — composed of three randomly selected high school teams each, squared off before a sparse but raucous [...]
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. - Robots have invaded the North Callaway High School.
The good thing is that they were invited.
Math teacher Kevin O’Neal was inspired by his brother, who works in robotics maintenance, to create a new robotics and automation program at the high school level. The class is taught as part of an after school [...]
Robosapien Version 2 is the next generation of Robosapien technology and personality from Wowwee. This new member of the robotic family comes with more advanced dynamic motion, interactive sensors, new program functions, speech capability, and a personality all his own. It’s clear from the start that he enjoys bowling, dancing, and having conversations.
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RobosapienV2 is able [...]
The Robonova I offers educators, students and robotic hobbyists a complete robot package. The advanced and stable Robonova I can walk, run, do flips, cartwheels, dance moves and once programmed, is ready to compete in any Robo One Class “J” competition. This kit version of the Robonova I allows you to enjoy building your new [...]
Wowwee’s Roboreptile is an often startling robotic toy that, once you get the hang of its wonky controls, is actually pretty fun. Like other Wowwee robots, there’s a preprogrammed animation that goes off when it is first powered up. It’s impressive: growling, snapping jaws and a whipping tail. In short, Roboreptile looks like something out [...]
