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Three Laws of Robots: Wikipedia article that explains Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robots and describes how they provided a framework for his Robot Stories.
Robots for Getting Started
- Bee-Bot by Terrapin Software: Available from Terrapin Software, rechargeable Bee-Bots and Blue Bots are meant for use with young students.
- Dash by Wonder Workshop: This entry-level robot for young children is rechargeable and programmed using five different free apps.
- Programmable Robot Mouse by Learning Essentials: Programmable Robot Mouse requires three AAA batteries and can be programmed to go forward, backward, right, and left.
Next Level Robots
- Pro-Bot by Terrapin Software: Pro-Bot is the next level robot up from Bee-Bot and requires three AAA batteries to operate. Pro-Bot looks like a race car, but is actually a turtle robot with Logo as its built-in programming language.
- Dot by Wonder Workshop: Unlike Dash, the Dot robot is stationary. Rather than programming it to move through an obstacle course or similar activity, Dot can be programmed to function as a gadget (e.g., an alarm clock) or as a device for playing electronic games.
- WeDo 2.0 by LEGO (): This LEGO kit can be used to take a different approach to teaching very young students skills in robotics and engineering.
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Additional Resources
- Terrapin Resources—Customer Stories: Stories and activity ideas from classroom teachers who are using programmable devices with their students.
- Blockly for Dash & Dot—Lesson Ideas: Free eBook offers activity ideas for all ages in several content areas.
- Early Childhood Robotics Network—Tufts University: Information about using WeDo LEGO kits with young children.
- Getting Started with LEGO Robotics by Mark Gura: How to set up a classroom robot program.
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