Robotics for kids

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The future will be full of robots and automation. Who will design, build, manage, and repair the advanced technology we will depend on? Northridge Robotics is training those future scientists, business leaders, and engineers -- helping them to decide what career in STEM to pursue. Why Robotics? In this two-week camp, campers will design, construct, and pilot their own robots using computer code. Campers are divided into teams; each designing their own robots to compete against each other in…

Several years ago, some representatives from a non-profit school in Witchita Kansas called Heartspring contacted me. Two of their representatives would be coming to Paris and were interested in learning more about programs for children with autism living in Paris. I met with them and brought them up to speed about how families go about setting...

This articulated grabber is a great engineering project for kids! It can extend your reach by over 30"! #STEM #students #class #project #science #engineer #STEAM #kids #learning #teacher

Robot kits can help children learn to build as well as to code. Based on our testing, here are the best kits for every age and skill level.

The anatomy of our hands is complex and intricate. To explore how our fingers on our hands are able to move, build a robot hand with your kid!

Full, step-by-step, picture tutorial for making an easy, fun, drawing robot. A great first robotics projects for kids of all ages.

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