Making robots useful in the warehouse
26 Nov 2020

Making robots useful in the warehouse

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Researchers try adding a little deep learning. This interesting research shows an example of a warehouse robot that was improved with deep learning. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students looking at how maths, engineering and … Continued
Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice
12 Oct 2020

Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice

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Robot beats humans in that compelling sport on ice. This resource, with contextual forces questions, is best suited to year 7 and 10 Physics students who are learning about unbalanced forces and acceleration and have an interest in sport.   … Continued
Best of: Robotics
17 Jul 2020

Best of: Robotics

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Robotics for year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 STEM students. Although robotics is not covered in one discrete science understanding … Continued
Working in Robotics & Engineering – Robotic Engineer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Robotic Engineer

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Do you see how I see?
27 May 2020

Do you see how I see?

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New artificial eye design mimics the real thing. This resource combines an understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to develop new robotic technology that could impact society in many ways in the future. Use the resource with students in years … Continued
Best of: Specific Adaptations
15 May 2020

Best of: Specific Adaptations

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Specific Adaptations for year 5 students studying Biological Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU043 Year 5: "Living things have structural features … Continued
To climb, maybe robots need toes
14 May 2020

To climb, maybe robots need toes

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Researchers watch a gecko in action, studying their toes to help the design of robots. Lots of technology has mimicked biology for the best results and now, researchers are learning from the toes of a gecko to develop future robots. … Continued
Fishy robot outswims the school
19 Sep 2019

Fishy robot outswims the school

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Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an example of biomimicry being used by engineers to improve systems. It would be suited to students in years 4, 5, … Continued
Robots will need to understand why they’re doing work
16 Aug 2019

Robots will need to understand why they’re doing work

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Researchers say that robots need to know the reason why they are doing a job if they are to effectively and safely work alongside people in the near future. This thought-provoking article highlights some of the issues of future STEM … Continued
From accident to inspiration – Robot Academy lets anyone build robots
22 May 2019

From accident to inspiration – Robot Academy lets anyone build robots

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Topics: Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions Physical Sciences - Forces, Energy Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering. Concepts (South Australia): Chemical Sciences - Change of Matter Physical Sciences - Forces and Motion, Energy Years: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 The internet … Continued