PBS
Nova Online: Bomb Squad
Information on robots that are used for hazardous duty, such as patrolling beaches to find land mines, is found here.
Other
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.
Other
San Francisco Robotics Society of America/society's Home
Another great compilation of the ideas and competitions of a city's robotics group. Exciting pictures of robots and competitions are all over this site, including a 4/5 working model of the Sojourner.
Other
Australian National University: Robotics System Lab
This site from the Australian National University provides good descriptions and photos of robots involved in research in Australia.
New York Times
New York Times: Robotic Vehicles Race
An article about the latest in robotic vehicle technology. Click on link to a classroom lesson plan.
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.
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University: Robotics Institute
Robotics research at Carnegie Mellon University includes links to projects, research, and events.
Other
Dallas Personal Robotics Group/robot Hobbyist's Homepage
Robot enthusiasts in the Dallas area get together for contests and other sharing of robotic information. Great pictures of personal robots here!
Other
Science Museum of Minnesota: Low Life Labs
If you've never seen the "Spring Flamingo," "Kismet," or the "Mobot," try this site. These three are all robots that are part of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The rest of the site is devoted to all of the ways that...
Read Works
Read Works: Almost Human
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses the topic of robots. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary...
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.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Make a Robot
Kids will enjoy engaging in this interactive to build a virtual robot. Extend the activity by printing out the creation and incorporating language arts as students write a descriptive story about their new robotic friend or an expository...
Other
Webopedia.com: Artificial Intelligence
Includes a concise definition of artificial intelligence and an explanation of the different areas in which artificial intelligence is used.
Other
Kids Click: Robots
Linked to this site are several sites dealing with robots, their history, designing, and kinds of robots.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: A Closer Look at Mars
If you look up at the sky on a clear night, you may see a red dot among the stars. This dot is Mars, named in ancient times after the Roman god of war. Although no one has ever visited this red planet, we know a lot about it. This site...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Robots in Space
During this lesson students learn the history of robotics in space exploration. They use their creativity to develop a robot. They learn about different career opportunities by communicating with robot specialists at the Johnson Space...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Jet's Bot Builder
We need your help to design a robot! Gather the resources needed to build your robot by completing levels.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Piloting Red Rover
Do you have what it takes to drives a robot on Mars?
Michigan Reach Out
Michigan Reach Out!: Nasa Robots
Basic lesson plan that helps students understand how robots perform simple activities in space.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Electrical Engineer
Discover how an electrical engineer is using artificial intelligence to make robots "smarter." Consider how robots can be used to explore other planets.
Other
Robix Corporation/educational Robot Kits
Robix sells robotics kits to the education industry. Experience robotics through the use of VRML as a plug-in to your browser. Links to download the plug-in are on the site.
New York Times
New York Times: Scenes From a Robot Battle
An interactive video that shows the new techniques that the US government may use to fight future wars and insurgence because it involves robot controlled vehicles instead of human contolled. This will result in less loss of life for the...
NASA
Nasa: What Is Stereo Vision?
The robots NASA sends to explore other planets need two good eyes, just like humans. Learn why through this simple exercise.