We can all agree that science, technology, engineering, and math are considered the ‘hard’ subjects. It takes a lot of brainpower to excel at these subjects, and many of us don’t think they come ...

Abstract: In unknown cluttered and dynamic environments such as disaster scenes, mobile robots need to perform target-driven navigation in order to find people or objects of interest, where the only ...

Looking for a fun, practical gift? Children’s smartwatches offer safety features, games, and learning tools all in one.

Former Hamilton teacher Andy Losik has put out his popular gift guide, highlighting items that build creativity, ...

A team of Purdue students and faculty recommends these microelectronic-focused toys for developing STEM skills ...

Burt Meyer, who invented toys like Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Lite-Brite and Mouse Trap in the 1960s that delighted generations of children, has died. He was 99. Meyer's creations arrived in the ...

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the kids in your life, it can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. Whether they’re your own children, nieces, nephews, grandkids, or friends’ ...

Abstract: In the robotics community, it has been a longstanding challenge for quadrupeds to achieve highly explosive movements similar to their biological counterparts. In this work, we introduce a ...

RoboBuddies functions by monitoring how close a child is to their screen. If the child leans in too close, the robot senses the movement and automatically rolls backwards to maintain a healthy ...

In an age of convenience, there are still some bastions for slow living, especially when it comes to the art of making the perfect cup of coffee. While it's becoming increasingly common for people to ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Your kids are already masters of the digital world; now they can put those skills to use in the real world. In this week’s edition of Teach Me Tuesday, Brad Jones took a trip ...

A ROBOTIC dog named Spot helped provide Highland pupils with a glimpse into careers they may not yet have considered. Spot was a star attraction at the STEAM Aheadworkshop. Picture: Paul Campbell ...