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Can a socially interactive assistive robot play the role of an effective play partner in a kindergarten classroom where augmented reality is accessible in dramatic play areas?

"R-Learning services include learning activities that utilize a direct physical experience, such as chanting and dancing (Kanda et al., 2004; Han et al., 2009a; Yujin, 2008), and learning that uses teaching props such as toys (Yujin, 2008; Movellan et al., 2009), and that delivers multi-media contents through a touch screen (Han et al., 2005; Han and Kim, 2006; Hyun et al., 2008). This final type of activity for delivery of multi-media contents can sub-divided into two categories: class management and class instruction (Han et al., 2009a). Class instruction can further be sub-divided into contents delivery type (Han et al. 2005; Han and Kim, 2006; Hyun et al., 2008) and participatory type through augmented virtuality (Han et al., 2009b), depending on the participation of the learners."

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I am not sure how this socially assistive robot designed for cognitively impaired older adults to improve independent living would be received in an early childhood classroom setting. But the level of artificial intelligence programming is impressive and intriguing.

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Linda Federico-O'Murchu proclaims the reasons why 3D printing is going make the world we know today unrecognizable in 50 to 75 years. Advances in 3D technology are going to make us live longer, abolish outsourcing, change production and present unimaginable possibles. Then like many other authors starts to question 3D printings progress over time. Her biggest question is even if it technically works, should we be doing it? Printed food although looks the same under a microscope could affect us down the road and printing guns could infringe on certain rules or laws. But she then states that 3D printing is still in its "Wild West" phase, meaning, the laws have not yet caught up with technology.

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I'm sure each generation of musicians feels they've lived through a time of tremendous change, but the shifts I've witnessed in my relatively short music career-- from morphing formats to dissolving business models-- do seem extraordinary. The first album I made was originally released on LP only, in 1988-- and my next will likely only be pressed on LP again.

- Bioprinting will create major ethical debate in 2016. - Market for 3D printed non-living medical devices will book in 2015. - Questions are raised. - 3D printing will continue to grow especially in areas of weak economic standing and conflict. - Three reasons why it will succeed.

Bioprinting - What is it? - The printing process - Why is it important - Ethical Issues

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