2A2-D08 Educational Robots used in Technology Course at Junior High Schools : Development of Educational Robots by Artec(Manufacturing Education and Mechatronics/Enjoy Mechatronics DIY(1))

Abstract

Artec products are used in kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools all across Japan. The new course on the measurement and control by program is fully implemented in 2012. So, new education tools are required. Artec developed Program Control Tracer and Easy Programmable Robot. We describe the approach to educational robots and development of new education tool.