By retrofitting ride-on vehicles and stuffed toys, the University of North Florida is helping children with disabilities be more engaged with their surroundings.
Breaking Down Autonomous Systems
Jim Tung, a fellow from Mathworks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software, breaks down this cutting-edge technology. He lays out AI’s profound implications for virtually every sector of the economy.
TurtleBot 2i: New Chassis, Robot Arm Support, Intel Joule
The TurtleBot 2i, a modular ROS-based robot powered by Intel Joule, enables the development of next-gen advanced robots.
Gill Pratt, Daniela Rus Win Engelberger Robotics Awards
Toyota Research Institute’s Gill Pratt won the Engelberger Robotics Awards for Leadership, while MIT CSAIL’s Daniel Rus takes home the Engelberger Robotics Awards for Education.
Drive Pioneer and MICROMO CEO Fritz Faulhaber Remembered for Curiosity, Compassion
Industry icon Fritz Faulhaber was a pioneer of the micro motor industry and was dedicated to nonprofit organizations that provide STEM education to children.
Top 10 Robotics Startups Seen at CES 2017’s Eureka Park
The most promising mobile and humanoid robots from this year’s crop offer more utility, consumer engagement.
5 Promising Robots for Kids with Autism
Robots are helping autistic children in ways humans can’t. Here are five social robots helping autistic children become more independent by improving their motor and social skills.
5 Robots Seeking Your Crowdfunding Support
A roundup of the hottest robotics projects currently raising money on Indiegogo and Kickstarter.
MIT ‘Beerbots’ Fetch Beers While You Sit on the Couch
How Robotics is Impacting Education
Over the next five years, STEM education will have an even bigger impact on the knowledge structure for innovation, spurring the next generation of innovators. As STEM courses become core curriculum, robots will serve as the central force.
Robotics Playing Bigger Role in STEM Education
Only 16 percent of American high school seniors are proficient in mathematics and interested in a STEM career.
Ozobot Bit Uses Google Blockly to Make Programming Fun
Ozobot Bit is basically identical to the original Ozobot, but adds in Google’s Blockly coding editor, allowing kids to expand their coding know-how by seeing the results unfold in front of them.
STEM Education Gets Boost from RobotsLAB
Modular Robotics Helps You Achieve Your Robot-Building Dreams
The Modular Robotics MOSS Exofabulatronixx 5200 Kit contains cubes that you can connect together to create hundreds of different robot combinations.
KIBO Kit Uses Wooden Blocks to Teach Robotics
KinderLab Robotics has launched a new robot building and programming platform called Kibo that’s designed for youngsters from 4 years and up.
TinkerBots Robot Building Kit Launches on Indiegogo
TinkerBots is a modular robot building kit for children that allows for a variety of robots to be put together. TinkerBots is seeking to raise $100,000 on Indiegogo.