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Are you ready for the robot revolution?

Futurum

Are you ready for the robot revolution? In particular, the technicians who service tomorrow’s vehicles need to understand how they work, and this is where Dr Justin Starr, Professor of Advanced Technology, and Robert Koch, Professor of Automotive Technology, come in. © Justin Starr and Robert Koch) How do we get ready for robotic cars?

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

Ask a Tech Teacher

Robotics engineer Robotics engineers have to constantly test, analyze and maintain prototypes and robotic components they create. They are in demand in the manufacturing and automotive service industries. The healthcare industry also requires more robotics engineers today with the introduction of innovative robotics.

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National Robotics Week

STEM Education Works

It’s National Robotics Week , an annual celebration to “inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.” National Robotics Week provides opportunities to: Inspire students. Why Do Robotics Matter? Strategies for Introducing Robotics.

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Controlling machines from afar

Futurum

It’s not possible to work with advanced robotic systems, programmable logic controllers, or hydraulic systems without first-hand experience operating and controlling these devices.” We use a variety of equipment such as collaborative robots, 3D printers and custom control interfaces.” Find out more and get in touch. •

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2021 Summer STEM Camp Guide: Chicago Edition

The Maker Mom

Digital Adventures In the Ultimate Adventure camp, we teach kids how to construct robots, model structures in 3D, build mobile applications and websites, create virtual reality worlds, design video games, hack Minecraft and make movies/animations. Students build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design.

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The Tales of Elon Musk - Billionaire Entrepreneur or Overoptimistic Jerk?

STEMe

Tesla’s first car, the Roadster, was a success in its initial release, but Elon found that the automotive parts for the car were too expensive and everything was too far behind schedule. He aims to create a true brain-computer interface (BCI) to prepare humans and advance them for the onslaught of AI and robots.

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Career Exploration: Engineering

PCS Edventures

Someone who specializes in a specific field within Mechanical Engineering could work as a Robotics Engineer or even an Automotive Engineer. From robotics to UAV drone technology, we’ve got a product for every aspiring engineer in your learning environment! But what about a Drone Choreographer ?