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Tag: robots

Remote Control Machines Space Explorers, Image Sophie Brown, Box Art Thames and Kosmos, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build a Rover with Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers

July 15, 2020Sophie Brown6

Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers is an engineering, robotics, & science kit that allows kids to build and control their own machines.

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ROBiTS, Image: Quick Simple Fun Games

Family-Friendly Robot Building Fun With ‘ROBiTS’

January 30, 2018January 29, 2018Sophie Brown1

‘ROBiTS’ is a fast, family card game designed by GeekDad John “Hex” Carter and Mat Nicholson. Players compete to take the robot pieces they need from the production line, earning bonuses for matching colors.

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Procrastination Destination: Fan Art Christmas Sweaters

December 23, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Shopping? Cleaning? Baking? Take a break and peruse these truly ugly Christmas sweaters with geeky pop art.

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Review: Glowbots Rule!

August 9, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

‘Glowbots’ is origami without the stress-induced rage. Win!

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Creating ‘Little Robot’: Ben Hatke Interview

September 6, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Ben Hatke, best known for his ‘Zita the Spacegirl’ series, has a new book called ‘Little Robot.’ What was the creation like? Check out this interview!

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Looking For New Young Books?

September 1, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel4

Looking for some new books for your younger kids? Like dinosaurs, pirates, or robots? Then check out these three new titles!

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BB-8 Interpretation

The BB-8 Toy Coming to a Store Near You Soon!

May 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman0

Sign up for e-mail updates on what’s sure to be one of the hottest new toys of the year! Sphero is working on their own toy version of astromech droid BB-8 from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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The Robot Factory Icon

Release Your Inner Robot With ‘The Robot Factory’

April 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman0

Spark your child’s imagination with ‘The Robot Factory’ app from Tinybop. GeekMom Maryann gives you a tour of the app and the exciting robots that her boys created.

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The Role of the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot in Artificial Intelligence Research

November 24, 2014December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman0

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot isn’t just a useful tool for teaching children about robotics. Read about how scientists are using it to explore artificial intelligence using the nematode worm connectome.

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Robo-Beetle. Photo credit: Thomas & Kosmos.

A New Remote-Controlled Robot Kit From Thames & Kosmos

October 5, 2014December 16, 2017Ariane Coffin1

All new Remote-Control Machines DLX building set enables you to construct remote-controlled robots.

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Let A Robot Clean Up After Your Cat

May 6, 2014November 23, 2017Laura Grace Weldon0

A Litter-Robot handles the dirty work around here.

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Man vs. Machine: Disney Artists Take on Robots

May 4, 2014November 26, 2017Cindy White0

A rare look inside Disney Television Animation’s workspace art gallery, featuring a new technology-themed exhibition.

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Seattle’s Innovators Assemble for LEGO’s Build for Good

April 13, 2014November 23, 2017Kelly Knox0

LEGO, inspired by a 7th grader who combined his love of LEGO with the genuine desire to do something good for people, issued the Build for Good Challenge to seven companies in Seattle.

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Robot Burp Head Smartypants: Can You Burp A Bedtime Story?

March 7, 2014December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle0

Annette Simon’s robot buddies return in their game of one-upmanship in Robot Burp Head Smartypants.

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Duplo: The 2×2 Problem

January 14, 2014November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault2

Playing with Duplo is serious business in this geek house. Join Sarah as she gets to grips with their plethora of 2×2 blocks.

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Getting to Know Romo The iPhone Robot

December 30, 2013November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola0

GeekMom Rachel and her family go hands-on with this smartphone-enabled robot.

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GeekMom 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: TOYS!

December 6, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post1

Toys that push, toys that inspire art, toys that look like famous geeky characters, and more!

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Extrageektacular Activities: Rolling Robots

October 15, 2013November 24, 2017Jenn Fujikawa0

Extrageektacular Activities: Encouraging your child’s interest in STEM at Rolling Robots.

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Maker Faire New York: The Next Generation

October 1, 2013November 24, 2017Amy Kraft1

Maker Faire New York this year had more than ever to do with (and buy for) kids.

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World's Largest Walking Robot is a Dragon

September 21, 2013December 16, 2017Karen Burnham0

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this fire-breathing dragon is the world’s largest walking robot.

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