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    • girl fighting against AI with Karate

    • Karate – Robotics

      Robotics Karate: Build Autonomy. Control the Machines. Win Against AI.
      Training teens to understand the robots that will reshape work — so they’re not replaced by them.

      ✅ Start here (free)

      Start Lesson 1 and train forward in short, clear micro‑presentations. You don’t need to “study for hours” — you need consistency.

      1. Open Lesson 1: The Arrival of Robot Autonomy
      2. Finish the short training slides
      3. (Paid members) Take the drill quiz and record your score
      4. Repeat daily — belt by belt

      Goal: understand how robots work (body → sensors → controllers → planning) and why robotics is one of the last skill zones where humans can still win.

      👨‍👩‍👧 Why this course exists (for parents)

      Robots are AI with bodies. They don’t just “think” — they move, sense, plan, and act in the real world. That means AI isn’t only replacing office tasks; it’s moving into warehouses, factories, hospitals, delivery, and transportation.

      This course gives your teen a structured training path in the fundamentals of robotics: short lessons, clear belt milestones, and (paid) quizzes + belt exams that prove progress.

      Parent benefit: this turns “my teen watched something online” into measurable training: completion + scores + belt ranks.

      🔥 For teens (this is your fight)

      If AI is taking the easy jobs, you have two options: get replaced, or become the person who understands the machines.

      • Short missions (bite‑size training — not long boring lectures)
      • Belts that prove you’re leveling up
      • Retakes allowed (best score counts — improve without fear)
      • Skills that are rare: autonomy, sensors, planning, real‑world robotics

      Challenge: earn White Belt this week. If you like the dojo, send it to a friend who wants to win too.

      🧠 What your teen will learn (high value targets)
      • What “robot autonomy” really means (and why it matters)
      • The core robot systems: body, actuators, sensors, controller
      • Engineering trade‑offs (simplicity vs capability, speed vs safety)
      • How robots move (DC motors, servos, transmissions)
      • How robots sense and communicate (IR, visible light, signals)
      • Planning and navigation (mapping, localization, beacons, dead reckoning)
      • Behavior‑based robotics (animal-inspired sense‑and‑act)
      • Robotics domains: factory, home, hospital, cars, drones, underwater, space
      • Advanced frontiers: swarms, social robots, humanoids, futures of robotics
      🥋 How the Karate belts work
      1. Train a short lesson
      2. (Paid) Do the drill quiz
      3. (Paid) Pass the belt exam
      4. Rank up

      Belts are proof of progress. Parents get visibility. Teens get momentum.

      Belt map (recommended)

      • White Belt — Lessons 1–3: autonomy, bodies, actuators
      • Yellow Belt — Lessons 4–5: sensors + controllers
      • Orange Belt — Lesson 6: navigation and planning
      • Green Belt — Lessons 7–8: behavior + build skills
      • Blue Belt — Lessons 9–12: design + real tasks
      • Brown Belt — Lessons 13–20: robots everywhere
      • Black Belt — Lessons 21–24: living/social/humanoid robots + futures
      🏷️ Free vs Dojo Membership (paid)

      Free (Guest Training)

      • Access the free lesson content (training slides / micro‑presentations)
      • See the curriculum and belt map
      • Try sample training to see how the dojo feels

      Dojo Membership (Paid)

      • Full access to all drills, quizzes, and belt tests
      • Belt tracking inside Moodle
      • Printable certificates (belt awards)
      • Parent progress tracking (scores + activity history)

      Founders / Inauguration Price: $5 per course for 30 days (about the price of a coffee). This is the launch price while the dojo is expanding — as more belts, exams, and courses are added, the price will rise.

      Optional later: “Master Check‑Ins” for motivation/accountability (not technical Q&A).

      📚 Curriculum (24 lessons)
      1. The Arrival of Robot Autonomy
      2. Robot Bodies and Trade-Offs
      3. Robot Actuators and Movement
      4. Robot Sensors and Simple Communication
      5. Robot Controllers and Programming
      6. Human-Inspired Robot Planning
      7. Animal-Inspired Robot Behavior
      8. Basic Skills for Making Robots
      9. Designing a New Robot
      10. A Robot for Every Task?
      11. Robot Arms in the Factory
      12. Mobile Robots at Home
      13. Hospital Robots and Neuroprosthetics
      14. Self-Driving Vehicles
      15. Flying Robots: From Autopilots to Drones
      16. Underwater Robots That Hover and Glide
      17. Space Robots in Orbit and on Other Worlds
      18. Why Military Robots Are Different
      19. Extreme Robots
      20. Swarm Robots
      21. Living Robots?
      22. Social Robots
      23. Humanoid Robots: Just like Us?
      24. The Futures of Robotics

      Disclaimer: This course provides education and training and cannot guarantee a specific job outcome.

      ✅ Belt Test Rules (read before testing)

      Passing score: 80%
      Retries: Unlimited
      Score policy: Best score counts

      How belts are earned

      1. Training Drills (Lesson Quizzes) — short quizzes after lessons
      2. Belt Test (Rank Exam) — a bigger exam covering the belt section

      Eligibility

      You must complete the drills for the lessons in that belt section to unlock the belt test.

      Integrity (important)

      • This is You vs AI: no AI tools or outside help during belt tests.
      • Drills are for learning; belt tests are for proof.
      • Parents are encouraged to be present or nearby during belt tests.

      Disclaimer: Belts and certificates recognize course progress and assessment performance. They do not guarantee a job outcome.

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    Lesson 1 - The Arrival of Robot Autonomy

    Lesson Goal: Introduce the concept of robotic autonomy, its historical roots, and why autonomy is crucial in modern robotics.

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    Lesson 2: Robot Bodies and Trade-Offs

    Lesson Goal: Examine the physical components of robot bodies and understand common design trade-offs (why robots can’t excel at everything simultaneously).

    • Micro-Topic 1: The Core Parts of a Robot

      (Goal: Identify the essential physical components every robot needs.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Locomotion Choices – Wheels, Legs, and More

      (Goal: Learn the different ways robots move and the pros/cons of each.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Trade-Off: Simplicity vs. Maneuverability

      (Goal: Understand why a simpler design often means sacrificing some capabilities.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: Size and Strength vs. Precision

      (Goal: Learn how a robot’s size and power can conflict with fine control.)

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    • Micro-Topic 5: Material and Cost Trade-Offs

      (Goal: See how the choice of materials and budget constraints affect robot design.)

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    Lesson 3: Robot Actuators and Movement

    Lesson Goal: Dive into how robots move – exploring types of actuators (motors and more), how they work, and how movement is controlled.

    • Micro-Topic 1: From Springs to Motors – A History of Making Machines Move

      (Goal: Learn early methods for making robots move and how modern motors evolved.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Inside an Electric Motor

      (Goal: Understand how electrical energy turns into motion in a robot’s motor.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Degrees of Freedom – Joints and Movement

      (Goal: Explore how robots achieve complex movement through multiple axes/joints.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: Speed vs. Torque – The Actuator Trade-off

      (Goal: Understand why robots can’t have maximum speed and strength at the same time in one motor.)

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    • Micro-Topic 5: Controlled Movement – How Robots Steer and Stop

      (Goal: Learn basic methods robots use to control their motion precisely.)

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    Lesson 4: Robot Sensors and Simple Communication

    Lesson Goal: Discover how robots perceive the world through sensors and explore basic ways robots communicate signals to each other or to humans.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Eyes and Ears of a Robot – Common Sensors

      (Goal: Identify key sensor types and their uses in robots.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Simple Signaling – How Robots “Talk” to Each Other

      (Goal: Learn basic communication methods robots use to send information.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Sensor Integration – From Signals to Knowledge

      (Goal: Understand how raw sensor signals are turned into useful information for the robot.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: Robot-to-Human Communication

      (Goal: See how robots use simple signals to communicate status or needs to people.)

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    Lesson 5: Robot Controllers and Programming

    Lesson Goal: Explain how robots “think” – the role of controllers (onboard computers) and how programming gives robots their instructions and logic.

    • Micro-Topic 1: The Robot’s Brain – Controllers Explained

      (Goal: Understand what a robot controller is and why it’s crucial.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: How Robots Are Programmed

      (Goal: Learn the basics of robot programming and giving instructions to a robot.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: From Code to Action – Control Algorithms

      (Goal: Introduce how specific algorithms in code control robot behavior.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: Safety and Reliability in Code

      (Goal: Highlight the importance of fail-safes and robust programming in robotics.)

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    Lesson 6: Human-Inspired Robot Planning

    Lesson Goal: Show how robots plan their movements and actions, taking inspiration from how humans navigate and plan tasks, including mapping and route-finding.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Why Robots Need to Plan

      (Goal: Understand the importance of planning for mobile robots.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Maps and Localization – Knowing Where You Are

      (Goal: Learn how robots build or use maps and figure out their own location, like humans using mental maps.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Path Planning – Finding the Best Route

      (Goal: See how robots calculate a path to a goal location similar to human navigation.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: Human-Like Planning – Heuristics and Shortcuts

      (Goal: Explain how robots use simple rules of thumb to plan faster, inspired by how people plan.)

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    • Micro-Topic 5: Planning Beyond Navigation – Task Planning

      (Goal: Show that robots also plan sequences of actions, not just routes, much like humans plan complex tasks.)

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    Lesson 7: Animal-Inspired Robot Behavior

    Lesson Goal: Explore how robots can be designed with simple, reactive behaviors inspired by animals, and understand the advantages of such approaches.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Reactive Robots vs. Planned Robots

      (Goal: Contrast behavior-based (animal-like) robots with heavy planning (human-like) robots.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Simple Behaviors from Simple Creatures

      (Goal: Give examples of robotic behaviors inspired by insects and animals.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Benefits of Simplicity – Robustness and Speed

      (Goal: Emphasize why simpler animal-like control can be more robust in certain cases.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: Case Study – Ant Robots

      (Goal: Illustrate a real example where animal behavior principles are used in robots.)

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    Lesson 8: Basic Skills for Making Robots

    Lesson Goal: Introduce practical skills and concepts needed to build your own robot, including basic electronics, building, and hacking existing devices.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Working with Electronics – Tools and Safety

      (Goal: Learn the fundamental tools and precautions for building robot electronics.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Building a Chassis – Mechanical Basics

      (Goal: Cover the basics of constructing a robot’s body/frame and attaching components.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Simple Circuits – Motors and Sensors Hookup

      (Goal: Understand how to wire basic robot components together.)

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    • Micro-Topic 4: “Hacking” Existing Toys or Gadgets

      (Goal: Encourage reusing parts from existing devices to jumpstart robot building.)

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    • Micro-Topic 5: Testing and Tweaking – Iterating Your Design

      (Goal: Emphasize the importance of iteration: testing the built robot and refining it.)

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    Lesson 9 - Designing a New Robot

    Lesson Goal: Explain how to design a robot from scratch, highlighting the iterative engineering process and examples of innovative robots created through trial and error.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: From Kits to Custom Designs (Goal: Learn how robotics engineers move beyond pre-made kits to design complex robots through iterative testing and improvement.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Case Study – Madeline (Transphibian Robot) (Goal: Discover how Madeline, the first “transphibian” (amphibious) robot, was designed to operate both on land and in water.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Case Study – RayBot (Robotic Fish) (Goal: Understand how RayBot, a fish-inspired robot, was designed for a special task like underwater surveillance.)
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    Lesson 10 – A Robot for Every Task?

    Lesson Goal: Highlight why most robots are built for specific tasks and explore the design factors (like environment and task steps) that engineers consider when creating task-specific robots.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: One Robot, One Job (Goal: Understand why robots are usually specialized for one specific task and the benefits of having different robots for different jobs.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Design Factors – Environment & Steps (Goal: Learn how the work environment and the step-by-step nature of a task influence robot design choices.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Limits of General-Purpose Robots (Goal: Realize why creating a single robot that can do every task is so challenging, which is why we stick to specialized designs.)
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    Lesson 11 – Robot Arms in the Factory

    Lesson Goal: Explore the origins of industrial robot arms and how they have evolved – from the first simple robotic arms in factories to the advanced arms used in manufacturing today, including the trade-offs in their design.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: Pioneering Industrial Robot Arms (Goal: Learn about the first factory robot arms – for example, the Unimate arm introduced in 1961 – and what tasks they were initially used for.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Design Trade-offs – Range vs. Control (Goal: Understand the engineering trade-offs in robotic arm design, such as having a longer reach or more joints versus having precise control over movement.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Modern Industrial Robotics (Goal: Discuss how far industrial robots have come – modern robot arms are faster, more precise, and work collaboratively with humans in factories today.)
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    Lesson 12 – Mobile Robots at Home

    Lesson Goal: Show how robots have entered our homes to do chores, examining examples of home robots (like robot vacuums, gutter cleaners, and lawn mowers) and how they adapt to their specific tasks and environments.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: Robots in Our Homes (Goal: Understand why household robots have become popular and feasible – improvements in safety, reliability, and affordability have made robots useful for everyday tasks.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Inside the House – Robot Vacuums (Goal: Learn how a robot vacuum (like Roomba) navigates a home and cleans, using sensors to avoid obstacles and cover the floor area.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Outdoors – Gutter & Lawn Robots (Goal: Explore robots that handle outdoor chores, such as Looj (a gutter-cleaning robot) and MowBot (a lawn-mowing robot), and how they deal with the challenges of outdoor tasks.)
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    Lesson 13 – Hospital Robots and Neuroprosthetics

    Lesson Goal: Examine how robots are used in medical settings – from hospital service robots that transport items, to robotic surgery systems, and the emerging field of neuroprosthetics that connect robots with the human nervous system.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: Hospital Service Robots (HelpMate) (Goal: Understand the role of robots like HelpMate in hospitals – robots designed to deliver supplies or assist staff in the hospital environment.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci) (Goal: Learn how surgeons use robots such as the Da Vinci surgical system to perform operations with greater precision and control.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Neuroprosthetics (Goal: Explore neuroprosthetic devices, which are robotic limbs or implants controlled by the human nervous system to restore lost functions.)
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    Lesson 14 – Self-Driving Vehicles

    Lesson Goal: Explain how self-driving (autonomous) cars work and the challenges they face – focusing on the sensors and AI they use, the trade-off between speed and safety, and how autonomous vehicles might shape the future of transportation.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: How Self-Driving Cars Work (Goal: Understand the basic technology of self-driving cars, including the sensors (like cameras, LIDAR, radar) that let them “see” the road and the AI software that makes driving decisions.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Challenges and Safety Trade-offs (Goal: Explore difficult situations for autonomous cars – like unpredictable traffic, bad weather, or construction – and how cars must balance going fast vs. being safe.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: The Future of Transportation (Goal: Discuss how widespread self-driving vehicles could change daily life and what the future might look like when cars drive themselves.)
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    Lesson 15 – Flying Robots: From Autopilots to Drones

    Lesson Goal: Investigate flying robots, from autopilot systems in airplanes to modern drones. Highlight how gyroscopic sensors keep aircraft stable, and how new technologies have expanded what flying robots can do (like deliver packages or perform aerial photography).

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: Airplane Autopilots and Gyros (Goal: Understand what an autopilot does in an airplane and how sensors like gyroscopes help keep aircraft (or any flying robot) stable and level during flight.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Rise of Drones (Goal: Learn about modern drones (quadcopters and other UAVs), why they often have multiple rotors, and some of the useful things they are used for today.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: New Tech Extending Capabilities (Goal: Discuss recent advancements (like better batteries, sensors, AI) that have made flying robots more powerful, and what new tasks these advancements allow drones/aircraft to perform.)
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    Lesson 16 – Underwater Robots That Hover and Glide

    Lesson Goal: Dive into the world of underwater robots, learning why the ocean environment is so challenging and how engineers have created different types of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) – from ones that hover in place to gliders that travel long distances – including a look at the innovative Wave Glider.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: Challenges of Underwater Robotics (Goal: Identify the unique challenges underwater robots face – for example, water pressure, communication difficulties, powering the robot, and navigating without GPS.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Hovering AUVs vs. Gliders (Goal: Learn about different types of underwater robots – some that hover or actively propel themselves to stay in one place (or move short distances), and others that glide or drift to cover long distances efficiently.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Case Study – Wave Glider (Goal: Examine the Wave Glider, an ocean robot that uses wave motion for propulsion and solar power for sensors, enabling it to travel vast distances and perform long-term ocean monitoring.)
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    Lesson 17 – Space Robots in Orbit and on Other Worlds

    Lesson Goal: Introduce how robots are used in space – both in Earth’s orbit and on other planets – and understand the unique challenges of operating robots beyond Earth.

    • ·       Micro-Topic 1: Robots in Earth Orbit (Goal: Learn about robots that work in Earth’s orbit, such as those on the International Space Station, and how they assist astronauts.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Planetary Rovers (Goal: Understand how robotic rovers explore the surfaces of other worlds, like Mars, and what they accomplish.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Challenges of Space for Robots (Goal: Recognize the special challenges space robots face, such as vacuum, radiation, extreme temperatures, or communication delays over long distances.)
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    Lesson 18 – Why Military Robots Are Different

    Lesson Goal: Explain the roles of robots in military settings and why these robots have different requirements and ethical considerations compared to civilian robots

    • Micro-Topic 1: Roles of Military Robots (Goal: Identify the common uses of robots in the military, such as reconnaissance drones, bomb-disposal robots, and other hazardous-duty roles.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Design and Tech Differences (Goal: Understand how military robots are built differently – for example, they may need to be tougher, more secure, or more autonomous due to battlefield conditions.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Ethical and Safety Considerations (Goal: Discuss the ethical issues and safety rules for military robots, such as ensuring human oversight when robots can use force.)

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    Lesson 19 – Extreme Robots

    Lesson Goal: Explore robots built for extreme sizes, speeds, or environments, and learn how physical laws and harsh conditions create special challenges for robot design.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Legged Robots and Extreme Mobility (Goal: Understand why robots with legs (bipedal or quadrupedal) are an extreme engineering challenge and how they compare to wheeled robots in difficulty.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Scaling – Giant vs. Tiny Robots (Goal: Learn how extremely large or extremely small robots face problems due to the square-cube law and other scaling issues – e.g. giant robots risk collapsing under their weight, while micro-robots struggle with power and strength.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Robots in Harsh Environments (Goal: Discover how robots operate in extreme environments where humans can’t easily go – like disaster sites, deep oceans, volcanoes, or nuclear accident sites – and what special features they need to survive there.)

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    Lesson 20 – Swarm Robots

    Lesson Goal: Understand what swarm robots are and how many simple robots can work together, like an “ant colony” of machines, to accomplish tasks collectively that would be hard for one robot alone

    • Micro-Topic 1: Swarm Intelligence Concept (Goal: Grasp the key idea of swarm robotics – many robots following simple rules can produce complex, coordinated group behavior, inspired by nature’s swarms of ants, bees, etc.

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Examples and Uses of Swarms (Goal: Learn about real examples of robot swarms and what tasks they can do – for example, many tiny robots searching an area or assembling into shapes as a team.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Challenges and Advantages of Swarms (Goal: Discuss the benefits of swarm robotics – like redundancy and covering large areas – as well as challenges such as communication, coordination, and avoiding interference among many robots.)

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    Lesson 21 – Living Robots?

    Lesson Goal: Discuss robots that blur the line between machines and living organisms – including robots that use living cells or resemble living things – and consider what it means for a robot to be “alive.”

    • Micro-Topic 1: Bio-Hybrid Robots (Robots with Living Parts) (Goal: Discover how scientists combine biology with robotics, for example using living muscle cells or neurons in robots, and why they do this.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Evolving and Self-Reproducing Robots (Goal: Understand the concept of robots that can evolve or even self-replicate in some way – for instance, algorithms that let robots “evolve” designs, or experimental robots that build copies of themselves.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Are Robots Alive? (Goal: Reflect on the differences between living organisms and robots, and debate what it would take for a robot to be considered truly alive, if that’s possible.)

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    Lesson 22 – Social Robots

    Lesson Goal: Learn about social robots – robots designed to interact with people – including what tasks they serve (companionship, education, assistance) and how they are designed to communicate and behave in human-like ways.

    • Micro-Topic 1: What Are Social Robots? (Goal: Define social robots and understand that they are built to engage with humans through conversation, emotion, or social cues.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Examples of Social Robots (Goal: Get to know some real examples of social robots (e.g. Pepper, NAO, Paro the seal, etc.) and what purposes they serve, such as therapy or customer service).

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Designing Robots for Human Interaction (Goal: Understand the challenges in making robots that people feel comfortable with – including giving robots personalities, facial expressions or voices, and avoiding the “uncanny valley.”)

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    Lesson 23 – Humanoid Robots: Just like Us?

    Lesson Goal: Examine humanoid robots – robots built in our own image – and explore why engineers build robots that look like humans, what current humanoid robots can do, and in what ways they still differ from actual people.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Purpose of Humanoid Design (Goal: Learn the reasons for designing robots with a human-like body – for instance, to use tools, operate in spaces designed for people, or to make interaction more natural for us.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Examples of Humanoid Robots (Goal: Know some famous humanoid robots (e.g. Honda’s ASIMO, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, Toyota’s T-HR3), and recognize some of their capabilities, like walking and grasping, as well as their limitations.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Challenges and Limits of Humanoids (Goal: Discuss how even the most advanced humanoid robots are still not “just like us” – they may have trouble with balance, dexterity, energy supply, or understanding the world as we do – and consider how far they are from truly matching human abilities.)

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    Lesson 24 – The Futures of Robotics

    Lesson Goal: Look ahead at multiple possible futures of robotics – exploring upcoming technologies that could revolutionize robots, and examining how widespread robotics might affect society, jobs, and daily life in the future

    • Micro-Topic 1: Emerging Technologies for Future Robots (Goal: Identify new technologies on the horizon that will make future robots more capable – for example, advances in AI and machine learning, better batteries and materials, nanotechnology, or soft robotics.)

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    • Micro-Topic 2: Robots in Future Daily Life and Work (Goal: Envision how robots might be integrated into everyday life and various careers – helping at home, driving vehicles, performing medical surgeries, manufacturing goods – and the positive impacts of these changes.)

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    • Micro-Topic 3: Future Challenges and Opportunities (Goal: Discuss the potential challenges that widespread robotics might bring – such as job displacement or ethical dilemmas – and also how society can prepare (education, new policies) to ensure robots are used for good.)

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