Roamer Math in San Diego
Has Roamer Got a Surprise for You in Manchester?
A Mysterious Birthday Treat!
Last summer, for my birthday, my wife and daughter took me for a surprise night out. We descended into London’s underground and headed for Kensington: Are the Proms still on at the Royal Albert Hall? Are they taking me to the Bombay Brasserie, one of my favourite Indian restaurants? It was nothing so mundane. Continue reading
Like to Code, Like to Dance, This is Your Chance
Like to Code, Like to Dance, This is Your Chance
Roamer will dance at the start of the EU Code Week. At the moment 23,043 events, involving 968,537+ students will take place in 45 Countries between the 7th and 22nd of October, 2017. Roamer’s version of Strictly Come Dancing will take place at event run by University College London (UCL). The venue is 103 Camley St., Kings Cross, London, N1C 4PF. The event starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. For further information contact: e.makriyannis@gmail.com
If you’ve got Roamers but can’t attend you can still take part: see Dancing Lessons, Strictly Dancing Roamer. What is code week and why take part? Continue reading
Roamer’s Secret is Out, “It Speaks Korean!”
Do you want Roamer to Speak Another Language?
Today we launched a Korean speaking Roamer. Thanks to Paul Lee and his colleagues who taught Roamer to speak the Korean Language. Roamer has the ability to speak any language on the planet. Do you want to teach Roamer to speak French, Welsh, Italian or perhaps you want it to speak English with a Yorkshire accent. Why not contact us and we will make your Roamer help you transform your robot.
Congratulations Dr Lowenstein on Your Recent Honour
Roamer’s long-time educational adviser receives prestigious award
The National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (NAMEPA) honoured Dr Lowenstein for her efforts to promote equitable education with their “2016 Wings to Succeed Award”. Ronnie’s tireless efforts in advising and encouraging Roamer’s development is one example of her contribution. Continue reading
How to Use Roamer to Bring about World Peace.
Waves of Change – Your Chance to Find out How.
Scientist turned science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, invented three laws of robotics. The first law says a robot may not injure a human being, yet war drones regularly buzz around battlefields. When educational robot Roamer heard about the European Pledge to Peace it just had to help. How can it do this? Continue reading
Roamer to Appear in Front of the US Congress
Roamer Movie to Premier
Roamer® received a summons to appear in front of the US Congress. On the 12th April she will attend the STEM on the Hill™ exhibition held on Capitol Hill. There she will appear in front of an invited audience which includes 535 Members of the US Congress and key Congressional staff. The audience will interrogate Roamer on her performance in the “Robotic Performing Arts Project™” created by Oxon Hill Middle School, in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Paper Accepted for Bangkok Conference
Using Learning Intentions with Educational Robots
The presentation is Session “17A : Math, Programming, Robots” and will take place at 11 am Friday Feb 5th.
Roamer is Part of PGCPS Arts Integration Programme
Project Full STEAM Ahead
Honoured as Superintendent of the year 2014 Dr Kevin Maxwell is now in charge of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland USA. Dr Maxwell is a strong believer in the arts. In 2010, the Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance honoured his efforts to improve arts education. It is perhaps not surprise he has made arts integration as a key strand in his PGCPS policy. Add arts to STEM and you get STEAM: Science, Technology, engineering, arts and maths. Earlier this year saw the launch of a Roamer pilot project called Full STEAM Ahead. This follows up on earlier Robotic Performing Arts™ work done by Valiant. Continue reading
Where to See Roamer Next
Roamer’s Ongoing Public Appearance Schedule
Check out where you will see Roamer next. You are welcome to go along and say hello. She would love to see you!
Forthcoming Events: March 24th Oldham
