Technology
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Adorable Walking Robot Sets Distance Record
Watch this adorable robot break the walking distance record at 14.3 miles. Wow, that's quite a long way for a robot! Click on the link to read the article or watch the video.
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Scientists Uncover How To Swim Through Sand Like a Lizard
By building a snake-like robot a computer model, scientists have been able to mimic the movement that creatures use to move through sand. This development could lead to huge advances …
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RPI Students Robot Headed to Space
Learn about the robot that a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute helped build that is headed to space. The work he did on the robot was crucial to making it work and now the r…
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Chinas Robotic Restuarant
Kids will love reading about this cool new restaurant in China. Sololy run by robots, this restaurant is one cool place!
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Da Vinci surgical robot peeling a grape at Southmead Hospital event
Did you know that robots have become so precise and accurate that they can perform very intricate surgeries! Check out how the Da Vinci robot was able to peel grapes without even harm…
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Nintendo unveils $300 Wii U
The newest game console is out! Check out Nintendo's Wii U in full action! ction!
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Wilson Greatbatch, Inventor of Implantable Pacemaker, Dies at 92
Have you ever heard of a pacemaker before? Maybe your grandparents have them? Read this article about Wilson Greatbatch, the inventor of the implantable pacemaker!
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Scientists See Promise in Deep-Learning Programs
What's "deep learning?" Here's a hint: Apple's Siri, a virtual personal assist and Google's Street View are perfect examples! Read this interesting article about artificial intellige…
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A Robot With a Reassuring Touch
Do you sometimes find the robots of science fiction movies like "i-Robot" frightening or alarming? In this article, your students can learn about a robot being built specifically for…
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Who is Trustworthy? A Robot Can Help Teach Us
In this article, your students can learn about a robot used in a study done to detect body-language that indicates dishonesty.
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Mother-of-Pearl on Ice
Children will learn about pearl formation and how scientists are taking nature to the lab! This is an informative and exciting article.
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Bill Gates Trying to Heal the World
Want to save the world? Study STEM! Bill Gates, best known for his contributions at Microsoft and for being one of the richest people in the world, is using his tech skills to help h…
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Underwater robots help discover hidden faults
Children can learn about ocean exploration and how technology can help humans achieve their goals. They will learn how robots are helpful in this pursuit.
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Submarine Technology Through the Years
Deep sea exploration began with submarine technology. Learn its history and cool facts about technology!
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Hospital Uses Robots as New Tool in Kids Therapy and Reprogramming the Brain
Kids will love to learn how robots are helping other kids with movement disabilties.
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Dean Kamen's Artificial Arm
Want an arm like Luke Skywalker? Check out the cool video about a prosthetic arm that can do just about anything a real arm can!
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Canes Have Eyes
This article discusses the invention of a twelve year old boy who wanted to help the blind. He realized that there are hazards that a regular cane cannot sense, so he invented a cane …
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Smartphone Spells
If you have an Android phone, you can cast spells to make your phone do certain things! Students will learn about cool new technology!
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New Virtual Reality Roller Coaster
The article discusses a new mixed reality roller coaster at Six Flags! Six Flags has partnered up with Samsung to create a half virtual reality half real roller coaster ride! Riders w…
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Glowing Gloves
The article describes a new type of glove that was created that may help with crime scene investigations in the future. The gloves have living material in them, and the living materia…
