Humanoid robots and re-invigorate a 'sleeping' language
Two South Australian schools use robotics as a way to learn a traditional language. Students programmed the robot to speak, perform dances and move. that included. They worked with virtual and real humanoid robots to develop their programming skills.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | School stories |
| Format | Web page |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Robotics and drones |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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