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Intelligent Autonomous Systems
University of Amsterdam research information focused on robotics and neuroscience, including visual and sound perception.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Squishy Robot Simulator
Robots come in many shapes and sizes. Everything from the Mars Rover to a toy dinosaur is a well planned machine designed to suit its purpose. In this experiment you will test different robot designs with an online simulator.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lego Robots
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members enter the FIRST LEGO League Challenge tournament and work as a team to program their LEGO robot to navigate a complex obstacle course. [6:01]
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Robot Soccer Challenge
Students learn how two LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT intelligent bricks can be programmed so that one can remotely control the other. They learn about the components and functionality in the controller and receiver programs
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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.
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University of Rochester: Robot Demonstrations
Excellent information of robotics projects at the University of Rochester, including video demonstrations of robots in action.
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We Are Teachers: 7 Easily Built Stem Centers That Foster Creativity
Building STEM centers that foster creativity doesn't have to be complicated. All you need is a smart layout that provides designated areas stocked with a wide variety of everyday materials. Here are seven easy STEM centers to include in...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Mrl Research Projects
A wealth of information regarding the robotics projects at McGill University. Includes photos, video and informative text.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Robotics Projects
Descriptions and photos of the wide variety of robotics projects at Columbia University.
Harvard University
Harvard Robotics Laboratory
Research projects on computational vision, neural networks, tactile sensing, motion control and VLSI systems. Plus general info, Harvard and robotics related pages.
California Institute of Technology
Cal Tech: Robotics Home Page
This is the robotics home page from California Technical Institute. It has information on CalTech robotics research projects on kinematics mechanical systems.
NASA
Nasa: Robotics
Contains information about how to program a robot and how space exploration benefits from robotics technology.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? Labor Saving Science
Students investigate robotics in molecular biology and capillary electrophoresis. The article examines the accomplishments of Joe Jaklevic. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Programming a Robot
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad breaks down an action into a series of steps in order to program a robot to do what they need it to do. [4:50]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Intelligent Robot
In this segment from Curious, learn how a robot is a machine that can connect with its surroundings and has some level of autonomy.
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. Students split into pairs and one becomes a robot while the other one...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Color Changing Robot
Scientists at Harvard University recently invented a robot shaped like the letter "X" that can change its color to blend in with its surroundings. While this robot is currently limited to operating within a laboratory, it could...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Mobile Autonomous Systems Laboratory
This course guides students through the design and production of an autonomous robot that must face a series of competitive challenges.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: 4 Lessons From Robots About Being Human
The more that robots ingrain themselves into our everyday lives, the more we're forced to examine ourselves as people. Ken Goldberg shares four very human lessons that he's learned from working with robots. [17:10]
PBS
Pbs Teachers:hazardous Duty Robots
Explore the design and functions of different kinds of robots and match three robots to the dangerous duties they would be designed to perform.
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Nova Online: Bomb Squad
Information on robots that are used for hazardous duty, such as patrolling beaches to find land mines, is found here.
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Tufts University: Stomp: Nxt Activity Database
A collection of lesson plans that can be used with the Lego Mindstorms NXT robots. Lesson plans include procedure, student handouts, and programming code.
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Welcome to Genetic Programming: Homepage
A very comprehensive site from genetic-programming.org that has theses, essays, articles, and links all relating to genetic programming.