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"This week on Tech Weekly with games editor Keith Stuart we take a look at an emerging trend in games, where smartphones and cutting-edge robotics are used to create more socially inclusive and dynamic games. Joining Keith is Guardian writer Alex Hern; Iain Simons, director of the GameCity festival; and Jonathan Smith, games producer for Lego. The panel discuss why the screen is only a part of the gaming experience - and why small-scale, cheap robotics will open up a new world for developers. Also this week: Guardian tech writer Samuel Gibbs meets Ian Bernstein, co-creator of the robotic toy ball the Sphero, to find out about the evolution of the robot in gaming."

Interesting discussion about the future of gaming beyond 'the screen'.

... provides a concise account of where things currently stand in regards to AI, robots and the future of jobs. If we fail to start adapting, it means grim times ahead, and intense socio-political struggles over resources. As Stephen Hawking put it last year: "Everyone can enjoy a life of luxurious leisure if the machine-produced wealth is shared,  or most people can end up miserably poor if the machine owners successfully lobby against wealth redistribution."

"Last night, robots shut down the live broadcast of one of science fiction's most prestigious award ceremonies. No, you're not reading a science fiction story. In the middle of the annual Hugo Awards event at Worldcon, which thousands of people tuned into via video streaming service Ustream, the feed cut off - just as Neil Gaiman was giving an acceptance speech for his Doctor Who script, "The Doctor's Wife." Where Gaiman's face had been were the words, "Worldcon banned due to copyright infringement." What the hell?"

An interesting investigation into the 'rights' of robots and what it is acceptable to expect them to do now and in the future.

Introducing Sphero 2.0. Choose from over 25 apps and launch a whole new world of mobile gameplay. Drive circles around your friends with Sphero's new engine, turn your living room into a video game with augmented reality apps like The Rolling Dead, and upgrade family game night with multiplayer apps like ColorGrab. You can even get a crash course in programming Sphero with MacroLab. Sphero rolls 7 feet per second and pairs to your device via Bluetooth. Powered by induction charging and an internal smart robot, Sphero also glows in millions of colors and is pet proof, waterproof, and ready for any adventure.

"When Google announced earlier this month that a secret division of the company had been buying up robotics companies for the past six months the internet got excited." Purchase Boston Dynamics.

"One teacher describes the big impact robotics, coding, and STEM has had on her students"

The post discusses five reasons why teachers should consider purchasing robotics for the K-12 classroom.

Complete with battling robots, challenging arenas and a little bit of friendly competition, Kuato Studio's new game seeks to both entertain and educate as it teaches children how to code.

"RoboMind is a simple educational programming environment that will familiarize you with the basics of computer science by letting you program your own robot. In addition to an introduction to popular programming techniques, you will also gain insight into areas such as robotics and artificial intelligence. "

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A group of Melbourne university students have created a robot that can solve a Rubik's Cube in a record-breaking 10.18 seconds.

Keberadaan "robot" sangat menjengkelkan para pemain, sekaligus merugikan member. Image itulah yang coba dihapus oleh Agen Poker Terbesar ini.

"Bertolt Meyer's amazing bionic hand controlled by an iPhone app is a glimpse of the advances being made in prosthetics. But in years to come, will everyone want one?"

"After a spectacular launch and a long cruise through the black reaches of space, the Mars Science Laboratory-better known as the Curiosity rover-is set for the most dangerous part of its mission: the landing in Gale Crater. ... Use this page as a quick guide to the event."

"After a spectacular launch and a long cruise through the black reaches of space, the Mars Science Laboratory-better known as the Curiosity rover-is set for the most dangerous part of its mission: the landing in Gale Crater. Curiosity is the biggest rover ever sent to Mars, and carries the most advanced suite of instruments, in order to discover the story of the planet's habitability. Use this page as a quick guide to the event."

Haven't you yet built your first ROBOT, when it's become so easy a task. Come on, lets make one in just three days.

Using an iPhone or iPod touch as his brain, Romo puts highly advanced robotic technology in the hands of children ages 8 and up. After downloading Romo's free app from the App Store, kids will be introduced to Romo's hilarious and charming personality as they journey with him across the galaxy, playing challenging missions which introduce the simple concepts behind the programs and software that run our technological world.

A blog post outlining how to introduce programming to our youngest students in an interesting and involving way - no computers needed!!!