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The automated process revolution in educational and entertainment
robots promises strong growth that extends beyond the direct markets.
Once studenst learn how to use robots, they move into industry and make
functional robots for business automated process and for communications
and entertainment. Robots are automating systems, leaving more time for
leisure activities. The educational kits are designed for pure fun and
for educational competitions where students put together modules in
innovative ways to create designs that work.
Robots are set to provide more variety to entertainment as well. The
robotic ability to sing and dance and fight provides endless new
modalities of entertainment as people organize their robots in a
creative manner. Innovation is set to be stimulated by the modular
systems that are available in the robotic community. Humanoid robots and
innovative shaped robots are evolving a place in homes and offices,
providing information and communications, as well as automated
locomotion.
The modularity of robot kits makes them versatile and flexible. Modules
can be put together in a variety of ways, give users choices about what
functionality the robot will have.
Educational robots are used by every level of student. Kits are geared
to various age and skill levels. Robotics competitions are being held
for every age level. Students do not yet receive formal education on
robots and are more likely to enter competitions as clubs competing
against each other representing different educational institutions.
The automated process revolution in business process and communications
is being extended to robots. Markets for educational robotic kits at
541,000 units in 2007 are anticipated to reach 35.8 million units by
2014.
As the price comes down and schools begin to institutionalize robotics
programs, there is very fast growth anticipated. Growth at the low end
robotic kits starts to level off as demand increases for robots with
more components and more functionality.
Robotics transcends national boundaries. Children in Germany, Japan,
Korea, India and Great Britain all are equally captivated by robotics
systems.
In countries across the world, those responsible for educating the
future workforce, a workforce that must compete in an internationalized
economy where the science and engineering acumen of workers can mean the
difference between maintaining standards of living or falling behind,
robotics is rightly viewed as a key enabler and educational tool. In
these countries, like the US, robotics will become a mainstay of
educational curricula at all education levels.
Robotics kits are being used for education and entertainment to get
students started and comfortable with the technology, programming, and
concepts of robots. In some competitions, the robot must fit inside a
4'x4'x4' cube for the entire duration of its run. Robots must be
autonomous. Remote control is not allowed with the exception of the
remote control safety switches. Robot types include insects and animal
robots, listening, touching and seeing robots, robot arms, programmable
robots, educational kits, hackable robot kits, legged robot platforms
and kits, and wheeled platforms.
Robotics teaches skills for every field of interest
Robotics teaches skills for every field of interest from the arts to
zoology. Components are used to make a robot from a kit. Robot kits are
for all ages, skills, interests and budgets. The robot must be
constructive. No damage the environment or other robots is envisioned or
tolerated by kit manufacturers. No kit robot weighs more than 50
pounds. Competitions do not permit use of an internal or external
combustion engine.
Vendors have developed extensive robotics curriculum that is taught in
high schools and colleges around the world. Vendors sell books and parts
kits. They also make all the books available for free download. A robot
kit gives access to a huge library of technical training and
information that is specifically designed for the robot.
Many entertainment robots are available. WowWee Robopanda� is a playful
and talkative interactive friend. With his engaging personality and
bright animated eyes, Robopanda� loves to share stories and jokes, play
games, sing songs and talk with children of all ages. He's a fun-filled
robotic bear who can even crawl on all fours and return to a sitting
position. Designed to work without a remote control, Robopanda is
controlled directly by touch and sound. Users experience hours of
delight and entertainment playing with him and his interactive
cartridge-based content.
Markets for education al robotic kits at $27.5 million in 2007 are
anticipated to reach $1.69 billion by 2014.
Robot entertainment and educational markets at $184.9 million in 2007
are anticipated to reach $2.985 billion by 2014. Market growth is
spurred by the evolution of a new technology useful in a range of
industry segments. The educational and entertainment robots represent a
first step in the evolution of the robotic markets because they provide
the teaching aspect of the market that precedes any other market
evolution in the services and mobility segments of consumer robotics.
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