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Walton Robotics Presents:. All About Robotics. What is a Robot?. What is a Robot?. The Terminator. What is a Robot?. Darth Vader. What is a Robot?. Robotic vacuum cleaner. The Official Definition.
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Walton Robotics Presents: All About Robotics
What is a Robot? The Terminator
What is a Robot? Darth Vader
What is a Robot? Robotic vacuum cleaner
The Official Definition "A re-programmable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks" ~Robot Institute of America, 1979
In other words.... A robot is a machine that can do the work of a human being.
Robots in Space Mars rover Robonaut 2 Robotic spaceship arm
Robots in the hospital Robotic Doctors Robotic surgery
Robots in the Military TALON bomb-detecting robot Preditor Drone BigDog
Robots on the Road Stanley, the robotic car interior of a robotic car robotic weilding
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Other Robots Robotic Violinist RoboCup robotics competition Asimo- the coolest robot ever
How to Get Involved FIRST Lego League: Robotics competition for 3rd through 8th graders. That's YOU! Walton is hosting our own FLL Tournament for kids like you on Saturday, December 10th. Everyone is invited!
School Advice: x5th graders: This year matters! The classes you are put in in middle school make a HUGE impact on the classes you take in high school. Take higher level math and science, and it will really pay off in the future!If you choose classes wisely, you can be well on your way to being whatever you want- whether it be a rocket scientist or a robot designer!