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Interesting STEM Robot Course

ercoerco Posts: 20,257
edited 2015-01-29 22:44 in Robotics
Just saw this project where kids 3D print, assemble and program a plush character robot. Looks pretty engaging and very different from most other educational kits out there. $600, watch the video.

http://shop.robotslab.com/collections/all/products/stem-bot-3d

Or if you have $4K to spend, get the Box O' Bots. http://shop.robotslab.com/products/robotslab-box

Comments

  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2015-01-29 18:50
    Hmmm .... We just received a $10K STEM grant that I helped write for my youngest daughters school ... still looking for ideas to help spend the money wisely and effectively. The age range is from 3rd grade to 5th grade.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2015-01-29 19:08
    Beau Schwabe wrote:
    We just received a $10K STEM grant ...
    Beau,

    As a volunteer robotics educator who struggles under an austere budget, I have to ask: where does that kind of money come from? Is it a national program or just locally endowed?

    Thanks,
    -Phil
  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2015-01-29 22:44
    Phil,

    The grant was applied for through the school as part of a local government grant where I collaborated with one of the teachers to help put the grant together. The grant we received was for $5k but through an anonymous contributor our grant was matched with an additional $5k.

    -Beau
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