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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 Brown7

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

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.

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.

Review: Glowbots Rule!

August 9, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

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

Creating ‘Little Robot’: Ben Hatke Interview

September 6, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

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!

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!

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

May 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

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.

Release Your Inner Robot With ‘The Robot Factory’

April 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

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.

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

November 24, 2014December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

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.

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.

Let A Robot Clean Up After Your Cat

May 6, 2014November 23, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

A Litter-Robot handles the dirty work around here.

Man vs. Machine: Disney Artists Take on Robots

May 4, 2014November 26, 2017Cindy White

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

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

April 13, 2014November 23, 2017Kelly Knox

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.