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Cool stuff. Thank you for sharing both projects! :)


Louis


On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 6:13 AM, Jason Jay Stevens
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> "Jade" sounds very cool. I'm only mentioning this other product that is
> aimed at a more general consumer because it coincidentally popped onto my
> radar this past weekend and relates to Blair's post: the i-play robots,
> robotic toys ostensibly designed to teach computer programming for children
> ages 5 and up.
>
> Looks like they have their funding and will go into production soon, for
> distribution in summer 2014. The website also indicates support from the
> Tech Museum, so perhaps somebody from the Tech is on this list and could
> tell us more.
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> https://www.play-i.com/
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> On Nov 17, 2013, at 3:14 PM, Blair Clarkson wrote:
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> > Hi all,
> >
> > We at the Ontario Science Centre have been exploring and developing ways
> of using robotics to engage and excite visitors in STEM.  On this past Nov.
> 9th we held our 5th annual Robots Rule event featuring 10 external partners
> ranging from all levels of FIRST Robotics, plus University robotics groups
> plus Mars Curiosity Rover researchers and Educational robotics companies.
> >
> >
> >
> > I wanted to share with the listserv info about a New STEM Education
> robot that was shown for the 1st time at our event and may be of interest
> to many folks trying to engage and excite visitors around STEM and its
> relevance.
> >
> >
> >
> > This New STEM education robot called "Jade" was being demonstrated at
> our event and was an instant hit, easily usable by  youth, parents and
> teachers.  Everyone was able to quickly create and execute complex movement
> programs plus obtain spectrometer readings of any substance.  "Jade"  is
> pre-built as an educational robot with an on-board programming interface
> and advanced sensors including a  working LED reflectance spectrometer ! (a
> simple version of what the Curiosity rover uses on Mars.)
> >
> >
> >
> > This instant and high level of engagement opened the doors to visitor
> discussions on a huge range of science and technology subjects including:
> robotics, Curiosity working and exploring on Mars, the electromagnetic
> spectrum, spectroscopy etc, etc.
> >
> >
> >
> > This was such amazing fun for everyone as well as such an advance from
> what has traditionally been available (LEGO & VEX robotics etc) that we
> ordered  Jade robots instantly (at $349 each) for our on-the floor use with
> visitors and we are also exploring various robotics workshop options.
> >
> >
> >
> > This is a powerful new tool to help us reach, inform , engage and excite
> our visitors of all ages in STEM and its relevance.
> >
> >
> >
> > Further information about the New Jade STEM Education Robot is available
> at:
> >
> > www.mimetics.ca<http://www.mimetics.ca>
> >
> >
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > Blair Clarkson
> >
> > Programs Coordinator
> >
> > Science Experience Branch, Ontario Science Centre
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> > Ph:(416) 696-3195,    Cel:(416) 676-9427
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> > email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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> > www.ontariosciencecentre.ca<http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca>
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> >
> >
> > Give children facts and you feed their minds for a minute...
> >
> > Awaken their curiosity and they feed their minds for a lifetime !
> >
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