Technology
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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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I Want To Hold Your Hand
In this project kids will learn how to build a robotic-ike hand that will be able to pick things up. After building the initial design, there are questions and extensions to add to th…
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Robot Constructor
This is a game where kids can construct robots to collect golden cubes in a variety of different environments. The game teaches kids the importance of building robots for specific tas…
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A.L.I.C.E The Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity Chatbot
A.L.I.C.E is an online artificial inteligence robot that can have a conversation with human users through a chat function. Click on the link and then type a question for her and see w…
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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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Robo Info: Fun Facts and Activities
This activity book includes a lot of interesting facts about robots and gives kids the opportunity to try hands-on activities that teach them how robots work.
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Calculator-Controlled Robots
Using a Texas Instruments graphing calculator, your students can learn how to control a Norland Research calculator robot. Combining knowledge in the mathematics, science, and technol…
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Artificial Gravity
In this activity, your students can explore the nuances of artificial gravity.
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Design a Cell Phone
Ever wanted to design your own cell phone? Now is your chance to help an engineering director design and manufacture a cell phone to help senior citizens! Do this cool virtual activ…
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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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Melissa Di Spigna: Meteorologist
Melissa Di Spigna is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. The interview describes what she does and advises students on what to do in order to prepare, not only for a mete…