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What’s the biggest misconception people might have about youth robotics? According to DuPont’s education liaison, Peggy Vavalla, it’s the notion that robotics are too hard for the average kid. “Kids ...

My five- and seven-year-old constantly fight over who gets the iPad first. We have one, and they get to use it in tiny doses, usually when I'm at my wit's end. Their favorite app? ScratchJr, MIT's ...

Robotics education is gaining STEAM (pun intended) in classrooms across the nation, and for good reason–it’s engaging, hands-on, and students learn real-world concepts as they solve challenges. And as ...

When a one-foot robot dog rolled into a Rock Springs Elementary School classroom recently, two dozen third-graders hounded its owners with questions. The talking robot reflects Gwinnett County Public ...

MORE Technologies last week launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise US$20,000 for development of its open source robot ecosystem. The company will fund the project if it reaches its goal by April 21.

For obvious reasons, current educational technology is focussed on AI tutors and platforms that promise personalized learning. But even with all that innovation, giving meaningful, scalable support to ...

With its blue body, big anime eyes, and head shaped like a teardrop, Moxie wants to be friends with your child. The robot companion is designed to support social, emotional and cognitive development ...

MSR students look back on their time demonstrating projects to visitors at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry David Khachatryan (MSR '25) was standing among dozens of roboticists and ...

Alton Middle School launches robotics program with $10K grant from Project Lead the Way and Phillips 66, fostering STEM ...

Preservice teachers greatly benefit from learning how to use and integrate innovative robotics to enhance their teaching skills. They are eager to engage in courses that use robotics to prepare them ...