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From: ANDQC@CUNYVM (Andrew A. Beveridge)
Newsgroups: comp.robotics
Subject: Robot for a Nine Year Old
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Date: 18 Dec 90 15:24:03 GMT
Organization: City University of New York/ University Computer Center
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My daughter a pretty smart 9 year old attended a workshop yesterday, where
a number of Robots were used by kids, including the Armatron, the Omnibot,
Robbie Jr., and a HERO-JR.

She was completely captivated by the HERO.  She knows a little bit about com-
puters.  What computer programs that might interface with a Robot, or programs
that emulate robots exist?  How much do they cost?

What other suggestions do you have about teaching a kid about Robots, without
breaking the Bank.
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                        Andrew A. Beveridge
                        Department of Sociology
                        Queens College and Graduate Center
                        City University of New York
                        209 Kissena Hall
                        Flushing, NY 11367  718-520-7093

 P.S.  In other words, she wants a Robot for Christmas (actually the HERO).
       Suggestions?