FIRST Thrives in the State of North Carolina

FIRST Thrives in the State of North Carolina

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University of Greensboro, NC has really embraced the FIRST progression of programs. According to a newsletter released by FIRST,  university partnerships are “not uncommon in the world of FIRST, [but] not many take on the progression of programs with the same stamina and energy as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University.” Read more […]

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SeaPerch Challenge Kicks Off Tomorrow

SeaPerch Challenge Kicks Off Tomorrow

230 students, grades 3-12, will meet at the University of Southern Indiana tomorrow for the third annual SeaPerch Challenge. Student’s compete with underwater ROVs on an obstacle course, a deep-water transfer course and a sprint for the middle school teams. Read more about the competition by clicking here. Robottape.com is your source for news in the […]

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And the Junior First Lego League 2013 Theme is….

And the Junior First Lego League 2013 Theme is….

Disaster Blaster! While exploring the nature of storms, tsunamis, tornados, and other disasters, teams (ages 6-9) will learn how science and innovation can help us be better prepared in the future. The Disaster Blaster Challenge will be in August of 2013. Click here to read more about it. Robottape.com is your source for news in […]

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Robot Egg Hunt Arena Layout

Robot Egg Hunt Arena Layout

If you’re planning an egg hunt as part of your robot competion, you’ll need to lay out an arena. It looks like this. \ Here’s more info about how it is done. Click here for the tape you will need to complete your layout.

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Turkey to Host Largest Middle Eastern Robotics Competition

Turkey to Host Largest Middle Eastern Robotics Competition

One the biggest robotic competitions of Eastern Europe and the Middle East is gearing up for this year’s round of competitions. Middle East Technical University (METU) Robotics Society will organize the event in March. Every year the event gets bigger, with more and more countries coming to participate. Read about this years line-up by clicking […]

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Video Simulation of Ultimate Ascent

Video Simulation of Ultimate Ascent

Wondering how you’re going to pull off this years FIRST game challenge? Maybe this can help. FIRST created a video simulation of the game that allows you to examine the playing field. Click here to see the video. Robottape.com is your source for news in the robotics industry and information about robot tracking tapes such […]

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Satellite Scavenging Robots Closer to Development

Satellite Scavenging Robots Closer to Development

DARPA’s Phoenix Project, an effort to scavenge materials from dead satellites using specially designed robots, is one step closer to achieving its goal. Yesterday, DARPA released a video of the developments so far. To see the video, click here.   Robottape.com  is your source for news in the robotics industry and information about robot tracking tapes […]

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Elementary School Students Design Robots To Assist Seniors

Elementary School Students Design Robots To Assist Seniors

Students at Poinciana Elementary School in Boynton Beach are building robots to help the elderly. The school’s robotics club challenged students to design robots around the theme “senior solutions.” One of the designs by fifth-grader Jordan Foldy helps seniors avoid bending over in the shower and risking a slip or fall. Learn more about these innovative youngsters by clicking […]

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You’ll Never Have to Make the Bed Again

You’ll Never Have to Make the Bed Again

Students in Ukraine have developed a robot that will make your bed for you. Talks are underway to send the robot into mass production, with a price tag of $200-$800. Read more about this little helper by clicking here. Robottape.com  is your source for news in the robotics industry and information about robot tracking tapes such […]

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High School Students Running Space Stations

High School Students Running Space Stations

High school students from all over the world have competed for the last three months for a very rare opportunity: the chance to control a space station from a remote location. The MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Department held a Zero Gravity competition to determine which 200 students would be able to move the satellites in space. […]

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