Robotics Archives

Keep Your Floors Clean With the AIRROBO Robot Vacuum P20

September 30, 2022September 29, 2022Michael Knight

The AIRROBO Robot Vacuum P20 offers a simple and inexpensive way to keep your floors clean.

ROV Hercules lighting up wreckage of German U-boat, U-166

Taking a Virtual Plunge With the E/V Nautilus

June 7, 2022June 6, 2022Ryan Hiller

On June 8th, you’ll be able to connect live with the E/V Nautilus team. In honor of World Ocean Day, the Corps of Explorers team of scientists, researchers, and explorers will answer your questions submitted on http://nautiluslive.org.

The AIRROBO Robot Vacuum Cleaner T10+ Keeps Your Home Clean

October 10, 2021November 15, 2021Michael Knight

The AIRROBO Robot Vacuum Cleaner T10+ can keep your floors clean for up to 45 days without needing your attention.

Re-engage Children in Learning With Sphero BOLT

May 28, 2021May 27, 2021Michael Knight

As distance learning has become the norm for much of the country during the current pandemic, students need to be re-engaged in learning. The Sphero BOLT is a great way to bring engaging, hands-on STEM learning into the home and classroom.

ELEGOO Is Debuting Three New Machines, and You Can Win Them!

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021Paul Benson

ELEGOO launches a fan contest to debut three new machines.

Kickstarter Alert: Explore Engineering with Crowbits

April 7, 2021April 6, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Here’s a kit for kids who love building and engineering: Crowbits!

Roborock S7 lifts the mop when it sees carpet.

CES2021 Report: Roborock Cleans Up Again

January 13, 2021Michael Kaufman

Debuting a game-changing robot vacuum at CES2021, the Roborock S7 is a truly autonomous, multi-surface, wet-dry that will set the bar for the category.

Empower Your Kids to Code With QPi Kits [#ad]

November 25, 2020November 20, 2020Z

QPi Kits encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity to help prepare your kids not only for the job market but to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Tee Off at Home With Sphero Mini Golf

October 23, 2020October 22, 2020Michael Knight

Sphero has recently released its latest robotic device, which finds the balance between entertainment and education. All of this is packaged into a little round robot that looks like a golf ball: Sphero Mini Golf.

Smartipresence: Build Your Own Mini Telepresence Robot

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020Jonathan H. Liu

The quarantines and lockdowns this year have changed the way we interact with each other: a lot less time sitting across from each other at the same table, and a lot more time seeing each other on screens. I imagine that even after this is all over and things return to normal (fingers crossed), a […]

STEM Education at Home With the Sphero Mini Activity Kit

May 23, 2020May 22, 2020Michael Knight

The Sphero Mini Activity Kit is a great way to introduce STEM education at home.

Bartesian robot bartender uses your favorite liquors to craft cocktails.

Bartesian Brings Mixology Home

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020Michael Kaufman

Crafting drinks at home for everyone with the Bartesian cocktail machine, no bartender required.

The new Roborock S6 MaxV has stereo cameras for an incredible an obstacle avoidance system.

High-Tech Roborock Housekeeping Robots

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020Michael Kaufman

Keeping your home clean with some high-tech hardware from Roborock that features big power in a small package.

Sphero’s RVR Makes Robotic Tracks

April 4, 2020April 28, 2020Michael Knight

Known for its spherical robots, Sphero rolls out an all-terrain hackable robot with a pair of treads designed for beginners as well and experienced users.

Kickstarter Alert: Check Out Robo Wunderkind’s LEGO-Compatible Robot Building and Programming Kit for Young Creators

November 5, 2019November 8, 2019Ken Denmead

Check out this Kickstarter campaign for a LEGO-compatible robotics building and programming platform designed for kids. [Sponsored]

Kickstarter Alert: 3D Print Your Own Amazing Draconic Dice Crypt for Truly Epic Game Nights

October 31, 2019November 8, 2019Ken Denmead

Check out this Kickstarter campaign for this amazing 3D-printable Draconic Dice Crypt and boost your game night cred to the next level!

The LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander Set features three famous droids.Image Credit: the LEGO Group

The Force Is With the LEGO ‘Star Wars’ BOOST Droid Commander Set

May 4, 2019May 3, 2019Michael Kaufman

You don’t need to be a kid on Tatooine to build and code a few droids. Announced for May the Fourth, the new LEGO ‘Star Wars’ BOOST Droid Commander set lets builders code and play with three iconic ‘Star Wars’ droids.

CES: Best of the Rest of 2019

January 12, 2019January 11, 2019Michael Kaufman

Lots (and lots) of great new technology at CES this year, but many can get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few that you’ll wish you got to see.

Geek Links: ECOVACS Deebot M88 Floor Cleaning Robot – Exclusive 15% Discount

October 21, 2018October 20, 2018Michael Kaufman

Get a great deal on an amazing ECOVACS product. Courtesy: Wellbots

Back-to-School Incentives with LEGO

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018Rory Bristol1

With school back in session, some parents are looking for new ways to encourage kids to meet new challenges or try new things. Here are some tips for using LEGO incentives appropriate to your needs and budget. Bonus: Review of App-Controlled Batmobile.

The tēmi robot is ready to be part of the home experience.

Robot Assistant Tēmi Is Ready to Come Home

July 27, 2018August 10, 2018Michael Kaufman

The robot assistant tēmi is ready to be part of the way we experience our homes and offices with a tremendous set of features.

BlackBerry KEY2 Is Beautiful, Powerful, and Secure

June 8, 2018June 7, 2018Michael Kaufman

Robust Android plus the BlackBerry keyboard and all the features that make a modern high-end smartphone.

Summer STEM Fun With JIMU Robots

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018Kim Haynes6

Jimu’s robot building kits are STEM fun for the whole family. The Astrobot kit can build 3 different robot designs, or families can design and program their own robotic creations, using the free app.

MimicArm robot for all ages. Image by Brett Pipitone, used with Permission.

Your Friendly Neighborhood MimicArm

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018Andrew Terranova

The mimicArm is a friendly looking robotic arm small enough sit on your desk that can be manually controlled or programmed; perfect for robotics enthusiasts of any age, and for educational use.

Cubetto Is Back: Register to Win!

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018Jonathan H. Liu

Cubetto is coming back to Kickstarter, and to celebrate, Primo Toys is giving away 10 sets!

Loomo Robot Sidekick Ready to Roll

March 7, 2018March 6, 2018Michael Kaufman

Segway Robotics is bringing the Loomo to the public today through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

Don’t Be the Last Jedi to Enter the littleBits Droid Inventor Competition

January 23, 2018January 22, 2018Tim Bailey

Create a custom droid using littleBits Droid Inventor Kit by January 31, 2018. Get judged on video submission by Daisy Ridley and Kathleen Kennedy. Win a trip to Lucasfilm or a signed R2-D2!

Little Robot Friends with pink eye LEDs, sitting on laptop

Little Robot Friends Teach Kids to Code With Empathy

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018Stephen R Clark

Little Robot Friends are tiny, expressive toys that teach children the principles of programming using emotional triggers. They also allow kids dig deeper into the code once they’re ready for it.

GeekDad Highlights From Day 2 and 3 of CES 2018

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018Skip Owens

My second two days at CES were much different than my first. The companies I met with on day 2 and day 3 had an old-school touch to their products or an educational slant… all of them very cool!

Stack Overflow: 6 Stories of Artificial Intelligence

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018Jonathan H. Liu2

Today’s Stack Overflow: a look at stories about artificial intelligence. Will they rise up against humanity, or rise above humanity’s failings?

Category: Robotics

Keep Your Floors Clean With the AIRROBO Robot Vacuum P20

Taking a Virtual Plunge With the E/V Nautilus

The AIRROBO Robot Vacuum Cleaner T10+ Keeps Your Home Clean

Re-engage Children in Learning With Sphero BOLT

ELEGOO Is Debuting Three New Machines, and You Can Win Them!

Kickstarter Alert: Explore Engineering with Crowbits

CES2021 Report: Roborock Cleans Up Again

Empower Your Kids to Code With QPi Kits [#ad]

Tee Off at Home With Sphero Mini Golf

Smartipresence: Build Your Own Mini Telepresence Robot

STEM Education at Home With the Sphero Mini Activity Kit

Bartesian Brings Mixology Home

High-Tech Roborock Housekeeping Robots

Sphero’s RVR Makes Robotic Tracks

Kickstarter Alert: Check Out Robo Wunderkind’s LEGO-Compatible Robot Building and Programming Kit for Young Creators

Kickstarter Alert: 3D Print Your Own Amazing Draconic Dice Crypt for Truly Epic Game Nights

The Force Is With the LEGO ‘Star Wars’ BOOST Droid Commander Set

CES: Best of the Rest of 2019

Geek Links: ECOVACS Deebot M88 Floor Cleaning Robot – Exclusive 15% Discount

Back-to-School Incentives with LEGO

Robot Assistant Tēmi Is Ready to Come Home

BlackBerry KEY2 Is Beautiful, Powerful, and Secure

Summer STEM Fun With JIMU Robots

Your Friendly Neighborhood MimicArm

Cubetto Is Back: Register to Win!

Loomo Robot Sidekick Ready to Roll

Don’t Be the Last Jedi to Enter the littleBits Droid Inventor Competition

Little Robot Friends Teach Kids to Code With Empathy

GeekDad Highlights From Day 2 and 3 of CES 2018

Stack Overflow: 6 Stories of Artificial Intelligence

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