Revealed today was the new JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit. It's a box of blocks and power pieces that exist to introduce kids to STEM learning. In the box is "over 400 parts" that can ...
The bell rang, and students started streaming into the classroom in twos and threes. Chatter filled the room as one booming voice shouted directions. Around 60 students gathered for teacher Ian ...
Memories of middle school likely conjure up all sorts of thoughts and emotions. “Productive STEM learning” is probably low on the list. But on Tuesday, Lego is introducing a new coding and robotics ...
On first glance, FIRST may seem like it’s all about robotics. In reality, it’s way more than just robotics. There are multiple leagues within FIRST, starting with First Lego League, Jr., and working ...
I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...
Andrew Hamilton School students know: Of course LEGOs can be used for learning. Excited kids and teachers were gathered around wooden LEGO tables during Hamilton’s FIRST LEGO League competition when ...
There's a new STEM option in town. The Robot Inventor kit can be turned into five robots, which can play basketball, walk, and shoot darts at intruders. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to ...
Sten left that decision up to his other creation, Dave, the world’s first AI-powered Lego robotic head. Dave decided the image should be of a 'quirky robot holding a sunflower.' You can watch the ...
Sixth-grader Rory Hinkle (right) works with fifth-grader Annika Bock on their robot mission Wednesday at Prairie Creek Intermediate School in Cedar Rapids. The team will be competing Saturday in the ...