HELPED BY ROBOTS?

HELPED BY ROBOTS?

Not long ago, we thought that ROBOTS were only science-fiction.
Along these days, there has been a robot exhibition at the IFEMA in Madrid.
A new robot has been introduced. His/Her name is  QBO

You can look for further information about QBO in the following web:

http://technology-in-classrooms-blog.blogspot.com.es/2012/04/qbo-goes-legit-now-up-for-pre-order-on.html

 What´s new about Qbo?
Qbo has been made in Spain. It´s been created by Francisco Paz.
It´s a little robot, kind of pet, made from a kit.
Qbo is 45 cm tall and 10 kg fat. He/She can connect to the world via wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

WILL QBO ENTER CLASSROOMS AND HELP US?
Set of questions to be made to students introducing the session:
             -Would you like to have a robot in your classroom?
             - What can a robot do in a classroom?
             - What would you like a robot for in the classroom?
             - Could a robot take the place of a teacher?
             - What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a robot in the classroom?

Questions to be answered after watching the videos:
            - Can robots recognize people or things?
            - Can robots make friends?
            - Can robots have feelings?

Would you like to get a QBO?
You´ll be able to buy one along the last term of the year!!!.....and it´s not so expensive as you may think!!!

Recommendation:
        Watch the animation film: "Wall-E" or the film: "I Robot"