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Robotics Online
Robotics Association site containing links to technical papers, educational resources, news, forums and other information.
The Tech Interactive
The Tech: Universal Robots: The History and Workings of Robots
If you think robots are mainly the stuff of space movies, think again. Right now, all over the world, robots are on the move. As they grow tougher, nimbler, and smarter, today's robots are doing more and more things we can't -or don't...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Lego Robotics
A robotics curriculum using LEGO robotics that includes projects, tools, and resources. The unit allows students to investigate the use of robotics, mechanical systems, electronics, and programming.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Robotics
In this curriculum unit, educators can find lectures and project materials related to electronics including the LEGO robotics.
The Tech Interactive
The Tech Museum of Innovation: Robot Art
The Tech Museum of Innovation looks at four San Francisco Bay-area artists whose work explores the of art and technology behind the design and operation of robots. Includes many examples of robot art and panoramic views of the artists'...
The Tech Interactive
The Tech Museum: Robotics: Sensing, Thinking, Acting
Robotics was designed to introduce the science behind the design and operation of robots. Through articles and interactive activities, you will learn what a robot is, and the advantages and disadvantages of their use. Includes a...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Robot Helps Students Master Handwriting Skills
Article reports on a humanoid robot that is helping children improve their penmanship. Includes video.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: Autonomous Robotic Manipulation
An outreach program that aims to provide the opportunity to individuals or teams to write software for the ARM robot, test it in simulation, and then upload to the actual system and watch in real-time via the internet as the ARM robot...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Humans Are Like Robots
Four lessons related to robots and people present students with life sciences concepts related to the human body (including brain, nervous systems and muscles), introduced through engineering devices and subjects (including computers,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What Is a Robot?
This lesson plan introduces students to the major characteristics of robots. The associated activity uses the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system as an example. Before studying robots in more detail, it is important for students to consider the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Robot Design Challenges
Through the two lessons and five activities in this unit, students' knowledge of sensors and motors is integrated with programming logic as they perform complex tasks using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and software.
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Stanford Research Institute: Robotics Demonstrations
Robotics demonstration videos from Stanford Research Institute.
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University of Bradford: Bradford Robotic Telescope
Allows students to submit a request for a telescope in England to view a portion of the sky. The telescope is robotically controlled via the internet.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Nasa Tests Out New Robot for Mars
Brief article and video report on a humanoid robot NASA is testing for a mission to Mars.
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Lemelson Mit: James Mc Lurkin, Robotic Ants
Read the biography of James McLurkin, the inventor of robotic ants.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Robots
The owner of a factory has two expensive robots to automate a manufacturing process. Use the topological concept of a configuration space to coordinate their actions and maximize their efficiency on the manufacturing floor.
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Kids Click: Robots
Linked to this site are several sites dealing with robots, their history, designing, and kinds of robots.
NASA
Nasa: Robotics
Contains information about how to program a robot and how space exploration benefits from robotics technology.
University of California
University of California: Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab
Online research from the University of California, Berkeley focusing on robots for minimally invasive surgery, motion planning, and manufacturing automation.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Children and Technology: Robots and Block Diagrams
A robot can execute very primitive commands, but it needs instructions to combine them. In this lesson, look at two types of instructions: commands and conditionals. Learners split into pairs and one becomes a robot while the other one...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: World's First Robot Staffed Hotel Is Open in Japan
Read about a hotel in Japan entirely ran by robots. Includes video.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: A Humanoid Robot to Debut at Japan Bank
Article reports on a humanoid robot that will soon be greeting customers at banks in Japan. Includes video.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Home Made Robots
Use these tutorials to start some robotics projects with Spout, Spider, and Bit-zee bots.
Read Works
Read Works: How to Make a Better Robot
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about improvements in robotics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.