How Quadrupeds are Pioneering Advances for the Visually Impaired

In an era where technology bridges the gap between capability and aspiration, quadruped robots emerge as beacons of hope for the visually impaired. DroneBlocks, at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge robotics into education, offers the Unitree quadruped robot, a sophisticated device. This initiative enhances robotics and computer science programs and lays the groundwork for significant […]

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The Revolutionary Impact of Quadruped Robotics in Public Safety

In the dynamic landscape of technological advancement, quadruped robots are emerging as a game-changer across multiple sectors, revolutionizing operations with their unparalleled versatility and efficiency. From search and rescue missions to public safety and law enforcement, these four-legged mechanical marvels are setting new benchmarks for what machines can achieve. At the heart of this revolution […]

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DroneBlocks Introduces the Crazyflie Python Course

Unleash your new Crazyflie and hit the skies Coding! So you’ve received your new Autonomous Drone Kit – Level II containing the Crazyflie micro-drone – the newest addition to the DroneBlocks classroom-friendly drone fleet. Next, you’ve reviewed the basics of unboxing and prepared your drones for flight in the Building Flying & Coding Course…and now, […]

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NEW COURSE! Using Computer Vision with Unitree Go1 EDU

Teach Your GO1 to Detect a Treat Using Computer Vision! The DroneBlocks team is always mining for new tricks to teach our Robot Dog. And any time fresh inspiration comes from a fellow tinkerer – we invite them to join the Curriculum team to share their knowledge with our eager community. That’s just what happened […]

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Educator Spotlight: Luigi Torelli

Charting Exciting Pathways in the DroneBlocks Simulator If you are a member of the DroneBlocks Community, you may have already witnessed some of Luigi Torelli’s ambitiously imaginative flight paths in the DroneBlocks simulator. Luigi revels in concocting complex and entertaining designs that are built using dynamic geometric paths…sometimes appearing as a roller coaster and others […]

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Up To $500,000 FAA Grants Now Available to Your School

Need some excitement to kick off the new school year? The FAA has released its FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program to attract future aircraft pilots! Learn more The USDOT and the FAA will assist in providing educational experiences designed to prepare high school students throughout the Nation to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, […]

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Prompt the Unitree Go1 Using ChatGPT

DroneBlocks continues its roll-out of original Unitree Go1 Programming by introducing a new tutorial featuring OpenAI’s ChatGPT. You may remember us covering a similar topic – using ChatGPT to prompt our Tello Drones using “layman’s instructions” that was inspired by Microsoft’s Autonomous Robotics Team’s experiments. Needless to say, the Go1 is a bit more advanced […]

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Program Your Unitree GO1 Quadruped with the DroneBlocks Desktop App!

Block-coding is now available for the Unitree Go1 Quadruped Robot Dog through the DroneBlocks desktop application. The ability to toggle the app between a Tello Drone and Go1 Robot Dog serves as the perfect upgrade for seamless, next-level autonomous control. Teach your students how to navigate and pose the GO1 as well as control the […]

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Educator Spotlight, Ed Moloney, Northport High School in NY

DroneBlocks visited Northport High School for their annual STEM Day, where robots were tinkering, creativity was buzzing and Drones were flying! Elementary students were encouraged to engage with dozens of STEM activities to spur their interest and explore their curiosities. The fair was led by Technology and Engineering teachers from the district, with help from […]

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Educator Spotlight, Joe Miller from Northridge High School

Creating a Pathway for Students to become Makers! Northridge High School was eager to kick off its new Computer Science department. So they had a meeting room – modified into a Maker Space. Spare pandemic funding – converted into STEM Robots. And last but not least, a Social Studies teacher – transitioned to full-time Computer […]

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