Schlagwort-Archive: Science

Zukunft zum Anfassen: Der TouchTomorrow-Truck kommt nach Troisdorf!

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Vom 22. bis 29.09.2023 ist der Truck zu Gast am Heinrich-Böll-Gymnasium in Troisdorf. Seine  Zielsetzung: Schülerinnen und Schüler durch das Erleben und Ausprobieren von  Zukunftstechnologien für Bildungs- und Berufswege im MINT-Bereich (Mathematik, Informatik,  Naturwissenschaft, Technik) zu gewinnen. Das Projekt wird gefördert durch die  Regionaldirektionen NRW, Hessen und Berlin-Brandenburg der Bundesagentur für Arbeit. Stiftung und Regionaldirektionen arbeiten Hand in Hand, um Jugendlichen bestmögliche Berufsorientierung zu bieten und dem wachsenden MINT-Fachkräftemangel entgegenzuwirken. 

Der TouchTomorrow-Truck ist konzipiert für 8. und 11. Klassen. Moderiert wird der Besuch von vier „MINT Coaches“ (speziell geschulte Naturwissenschaftler*innen), die mit den Schülerinnen und Schülern einen Dialog  auf Augenhöhe führen. Dabei wird niemand zu MINT überredet. TouchTomorrow ist ein inspirierendes  Informations- und Interaktionsangebot, das auch sprachlich oder gesellschaftswissenschaftlich interessierte  Schülerinnen und Schüler anspricht und ihnen neue Perspektiven eröffnen kann – insbesondere im Hinblick auf  die zunehmend fachübergreifenden Formen der Zusammenarbeit in wechselnden Teams.  

Die Schülerinnen und Schüler arbeiten in Kleingruppen rotierend an verschiedenen Zukunfts-Themenstationen  aus Naturwissenschaft und Technik. Diese reichen von Virtual und Augmented Reality Learning über Robotik  bis hin zu Gedankensteuerung (z. B. im Kontext von Medizintechnik). Durch die dialog- und diskursorientierte  Vermittlung erhalten die Jugendlichen ein individuelles Verständnis dafür, dass MINT-Bildung bereits eine  wesentliche Grundlage der heutigen, aber vor allem der in Zukunft weiter digitalisierten Lebens- und  Arbeitswelt ist. Der große Vorteil für Schulen: Ein außerschulischer Lernort auf dem eigenen Schulhof. 

Marco Alfter, Geschäftsführer Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung:  

„Der TouchTomorrow-Truck weist eine zentrale Innovation auf: Wir vermitteln nicht nur einmalig naturwissenschaftlich technische Inhalte und Zukunfts-themen, sondern stellen diese in einen konkreten, langfristig angelegten Kontext zu Ausbildungs- und Berufs-perspektiven. Die Begeisterung und das initiale Interesse für MINT-Themen sind das Fundament für eine intensive, anhaltende Beschäftigung in diesem für die deutsche Wirtschaft so wichtigen Feld – etwa in der Wahl der Leistungskurse oder für die Ausbildungswege nach der Schule.

Wir freuen uns sehr über die enge Zusammenarbeit mit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit, die das Projekt über drei  Regionaldirektionen fördert. Die Expert*innen der lokalen  Arbeitsagenturen knüpfen mit ihrer Berufsberatung nahtlos an  die Zukunftsimpulse von TouchTomorrow an und sind damit  eine echte Bereicherung für das Konzept. 

Uns ist es wichtig, dass es nicht beim einmaligen WOW-Effekt  des Trucks bleibt, sondern dass interessierte Jugendliche  dranbleiben. Deshalb erhalten alle Schülerinnen und Schüler ein RFID-Speichermedium, mit dem sie im Truck Infos  sammeln, sie zu Hause wieder abrufen und ihre Interessen 

Schwerpunkte auf www.touchtomorrow.de vertiefen können.  Auch hier arbeiten wir vernetzt mit den zahlreichen  Angeboten der BA.“

Could Robotic Scuba Divers Reach The Bottom Of The Ocean?

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Guest Article by Ellie Poverly - Ellie is an online journalist specializing in robotics and science research. She is also the Managing Editor at Revolutionized Magazine.

As of 2022, roughly 80% of the ocean remains a mystery. In fact, much of it hasn’t even been seen by humans yet. There have been more photographs of the Moon’s surface than the ocean floor.

Exploring the deepest parts of the ocean is an incredible challenge, complicated by intense pressures and complete darkness. Here’s a look at the robots that could finally reveal the secrets of Earth’s oceans.

The Limits of Human Exploration

Over half of the tallest mountain on Earth is underwater. The volcano Mauna Kea in Hawai’i is estimated to be around a mile taller than Mt. Everest from base to peak, although most of it is submerged. This massive volcano is just one of countless secrets hiding beneath the surface of Earth’s oceans.

Other discoveries waiting underwater range from the wrecks of lost aircraft to the remains of sunken ships and even sunken cities, as well as life that looks like something from an alien world. Exploring the ocean floor could reveal groundbreaking archaeological, geological and biological discoveries. So, why haven’t humans started SCUBA diving down to the seabed?

Unfortunately, reaching the ocean floor is not easy, especially for humans. The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench, which extends 7 miles — or about 36,200 feet — deep. To put that into perspective, the world record for the deepest SCUBA dive is only 1,090 feet, set by diver Ahmed Gabr in 2014. Approximately 1,000 feet below sea level is considered the maximum depth humans can dive.

Luckily, humans have invented some amazing robots to help explore the ocean floor remotely.

The Robotic SCUBA Divers Exploring the Depths

A growing number of robotic SCUBA divers travel down to the deepest reaches of the ocean. Some look like mini submarines, while others are eerily human-like. These robots help scientists study a wide range of topics and may become even more crucial in the years ahead.

For instance, climate change increases the risk of food toxins on the surface. Could this be happening underwater as well? Additionally, the strange biology of deep-sea life could help researchers learn more about how life evolved on Earth and how it might exist on other worlds.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has explored depths of 36,000 feet below sea level in the Mariana Trench using a robotic submarine called Orpheus. The robot is helping create 3D imaging of the ocean floor and capture video footage of deep-sea life. Its navigation system may one day be used in robots that explore the dark oceans of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn.

Taking a completely different approach is the OceanOne robotic SCUBA diver developed by researchers at Stanford University. The OceanOne is designed to be as human-like as possible, acting as a robotic avatar for human divers. On its maiden voyage in 2016, OceanOne was used to retrieve the first treasures ever recovered from the flagship of King Louis XIV, wrecked in 1664. Humans have never touched the wreck before.

NASA is also developing a deep-sea robot — the Aquanaut — which features a humanoid design. The Aquanaut has front-mounted cameras and sensors, as well as robotic arms engineers can connect various tools to. Unlike other deep-sea robots, the Aquanaut is geared more toward underwater work than exploration. However, NASA still plans to use robots to explore the oceans of Europa and Enceladus, frozen moons of Jupiter and Saturn, respectively.

What the Robot Divers are Discovering

These robotic SCUBA divers are making incredible discoveries at the bottom of the ocean. For starters, robots are helping scientists map the ocean floor, which is a monumental undertaking. Robots that dive down to the seabed need to withstand immense pressures that would kill a human diver. Plus, all of the robot’s instrumentation, sensors, cameras and navigation electronics must be able to survive, as well.

In addition to mapping the ocean floor, robotic SCUBA divers are helping humans find new species of aquatic life. The seabed seems like an unlikely place for life — it is entirely devoid of sunlight and freezing. However, robotic deep-sea exploration has changed how scientists think about the necessary ingredients for life.

Dozens of new species have been discovered living in the darkness of the deep oceans. They range from colossal squids to strange life forms that look like something straight out of science fiction. Many deep-sea animals do not have eyes since there is no light on the ocean floor. Others have evolved to be far larger than their higher-depth cousins, such as enormous jellyfish and crabs.

The Future of Robotic SCUBA Divers

Robots are taking exploration to new horizons that would otherwise be unattainable for humans. Earth’s oceans remain some of the least explored regions in the solar system. With the help of robotic SCUBA divers, scientists are discovering new species, unearthing ancient shipwrecks and revolutionizing knowledge of the sea.

GinoBot, Inspiring Inventors of the Future with STEM Disciplines, Launches on Kickstarter

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The all-in-one smart toy incorporates science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines with playtime, in a hands-on way. 

Astoria, New York – (May 3, 2021) Keeping children entertained and engaged in today’s tech-driven world is now easier with GinoBot. The tool that implements a fun, hands-on experiencewith unlimited expansion potential for learning STEM disciplines, computational thinking, and digital literacy is launching on Kickstarter today.


GinoBot seamlessly blends playtime with advanced learning to sharpen a child’s mind for the future. From plug-and-play robot to high-end coding and electronics, the progression of skills with GinoBot is unlimited. Children ages 6+ can build simple or complex models with GinoBot’s scalable, and compatible design.
It features KEIRO software for block-based programming, which is compatible with a PC (Windows, Linux, MAC OS) and smart devices (Google Play, Apple Store). GinoBot has Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, as well as a micro USB connector. It can also connect with 3rd party hardware like Arduino, Microbit and Raspberry Pi, among others.

Science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM toys are the future. GinoBot is a solution for children to learn 21st century skills that lets them playfully learn how to code, design, build, and rebuild models quickly, no matter their age or learning style. 

“Children are our future and we believe they are all gifted with the power to perform astonishing technological feats,” said Costas Sisamos, founder and CEO of Engino. “As STEM learning principles become more prominent in our children’s curriculum, GinoBot is a great learning tool that will keep young minds hungry to explore, design and create enabling them to experience the limitless thrill of scientific discovery.” 

GinoBot is a great way to invest in your child’s imagination and expand their creativity. To pre-order, visit pr.go2.fund/ginobot.

About Engino 

Engino is a toy manufacturer that specializes in construction toys and smart educational toys, and have been at the vanguard of the STEM education movement for the past 15 years. A few years ago, Engino joined the robotics market and started developing programmable robots. These robots are supported with an extensive curriculum so children can learn the digital-side of thinking and how to do programming, coding, and more. For more information, visit https://www.engino.com/.

Hanson Robotics Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Professor Einstein, an Expressive Robot that Teaches Science

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A scientific legend brought back to life

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1240047277/professor-einstein-your-personal-genius

Hong Kong (PRWEB) January 23, 2017 — Today Hanson Robotics launched a Kickstarter campaign for an uncannily human-like robot version of Albert Einstein. The company aims to honor the iconic and imaginative scientist and bring fully expressive robots direct to consumers.

Professor Einstein is a 14.5” personal robot with the ability to walk, hold a natural conversation, learn your name, maintain eye contact, answer questions, entertain and teach science. He’s cloud and Wifi connected, allowing for dynamic interaction with a tablet and the corresponding Stein-O-Matic app to learn and play games.

The robot guides users through the world of science and beyond by presenting interactive lessons, eye-popping slideshows, daily mental kick starts, thought experiments, jokes, brain games and more. With new activities added to the Stein-O-Matic every day, Professor Einstein’s robust reward system allows users to earn IQ points, which can be used to unlock special items, bonus games and avatar upgrades.

The idea for Professor Einstein was born out of toy inventor Andy Rifkin’s lifelong fascination with all things Einstein, and the values he stood for. Hanson Robotics founder and CEO Dr. David Hanson approached Andy about teaming up to create a robot, which led to the formation of a unique shared vision. Rifkin was invited to join as Hanson Robotics’ Chief Technology Officer and the robot was developed under the Hanson Robotics umbrella.

“Professor Einstein has an adaptive learning ability, which means that if you don’t understand something, he will modify the way he presents the information,” said Rifkin. “He has infinite patience. He will keep trying different ways of explaining things until it “clicks” for you. Plus, because he teaches through jokes, metaphors, and games, he makes learning genuinely fun.”

“It was crucial for us that Professor Einstein would embody a sense of playfulness and wonder,” said Hanson. “He had to inspire imagination, be a great conversationalist, and make the gestures and facial expressions that the real Albert Einstein was known for.”

The Professor Einstein Kickstarter campaign runs from January 23 – February 27, 2017. Early bird pricing starts at $249 USD. For a full rundown of the pledge levels visit the Kickstarter page.