Get to know some of the amazing robots designed by TSC 3rd graders!
Scroll down the page to see all the robots. You'll meet robots designed to help with pesky ants, pet care, cleaning, shopping, and cooking. You'll also meet robots designed to help enforce social distancing, protect the environment, shelve books in the library, and much, much more! Click on an image on the pictures to see an image up-close, and to learn more about a robot, read a newspaper article, watch a commercial, or check out an interview the robotics engineer. Enjoy!
Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Meet Dot! Dot is the newest robot on the market designed to help you fall asleep. Dot is easy to program and has a variety of options. Read the front page news article to find out more!
Robotics Engineer: Amelia
Every spring, farmers across the US begin to plant corn crops. This job has just gotten easier thanks to Tuvic. This solar powered robot is designed to plant and water corn crops. With a navigation system controlled through a phone app, and special treads on the tires, this robot is sure to make farming easier. Want to learn more? Watch the commercial!
Robotics Engineer: Augustus
Introducing Chero, the robot that can teach children and help with school work. Stuck at home quarantined? Don’t worry, let Chero help! Teacher has to call in sick? Don’t worry, Chero can take their place. This robot is equipped to handle any subject and can guide students to help them achieve academic success.
Robotics Engineer: Avery
Going away and need to be sure your pet is cared for? No problem: Stitch is on the job! Stitch is a pet-sitting robot designed to care for many different kinds of pets, including cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, and reptiles. This self-charging robot handles all aspects of pet care and even offers an option for you to record your own voice to comfort your pet. Stitch’s cameras and sensors let you enjoy your time away from home knowing that your pet will be safe and happy.
Robotics Engineer: Bonét
Beach Bot is the newest robot designed to help keep our beaches clean and keep marine life safe by keeping trash out of the ocean. This solar powered robot uses sensors to navigate along the beach collecting trash and recyclables. A compactor inside the robot allows Beach Bot to gather large amounts of trash before it needs to be emptied. This environmental friendly robot is sure to be a hit on beaches around the world.
Robotics Engineer: Carli
Everyone knows that dogs need lots of exercise, but not everyone has time or energy to constantly play with them. That’s where a new robot, Dog’s Best Friend, comes in. Dog’s Best Friend can be programmed from an app on your phone to shoot tennis balls for your dog to run and fetch. This solar powered robot has a variety of special features that both humans and dogs will love! Want to learn more? Read the front page article!
Robotics Engineer: Dylan
Dog owners, take notice! Spott is a new robot designed to help you with the least pleasant part of owning a dog: picking up the poop. This solar powered robot navigates around your yard using sensors and takes care of scooping the poop so you can spend time playing with your four legged friend instead. Want to learn more? Watch the interview with Inventor and Robotics Engineer of Spott, Eleonora!
Robotics Engineer: Eleonora
Hotels across the world are going to be asking for Roomie: The Room Service Robot. This new robot lets hotel guests order room service through an app, which is then delivered by Roomie! With separate compartments for hot and cold food, this robot gets five stars. Want to learn more? Watch the interview with Emilia, Inventor and Robotics Engineer!
Robotics Engineer: Emilia
Kids love playing with their toys, but at the end of the day, no one likes to clean up. Meet Chase Bot, the robot that can clean up for you! This robot can hover above toys and use a special gripper arm to gather and clean up toys, placing them inside the body of the robot, to be removed later by the child. This robot is sure to be at the top of every child’s, and parent’s, wish list!
Robotics Engineer: Gabriel
Meet RR1, the restaurant robot! More details coming soon.
Robotics Engineer: Gavin
Meet P.A., the personal assistant robot. This robot can handle a variety of tasks, just like a human personal assistant. Using advanced technology P.A. can even create documents and reports in record speed. That’s not all—this robot is constantly being improved and more features are on the horizon! Want to learn more? Watch the commercial!
Robotics Engineer: Aiden
Get safe service with a smile at your favorite restaurant with Sally, the service ally robot! Designed with cameras, depth sensors, and voice command, Sally always knows how to deliver food to the correct table. This robot gives customers a happy, contactless restaurant experience and, best of all, Sally always serves with a smile!
Robotics Engineer: Maya H.
Traveling with heavy luggage is difficult, especially for families or anyone with a disability. A new robot, L.U.G 1000 aims to change all that. The engineer behind this new robot has thought of everything. From rotating cameras, to a foldable luggage scale, to scanners and luggage tag dispensers, this robot is top of the line. L.U.G 1000 will be a welcome addition to airports all over the world! Learn more by reading the front page article.
Robotics Engineer: Jacen
Football Robot was invented to offer a way for children to play football during social distancing, however the NFL may also be interested in checking this new robot out. The robot can throw and catch with precision. Humans wear a sensor around their waist so the robot can track their movement. Users can program the robot for varied levels of play.
Robotics Engineer: Jake
Wouldn’t you love to sit down to a nice hot meal and still have time to play with your family after a long day. You need Robochef! With a touch of a button on your phone you can program Robochef to whip up your favorite dish. Sit back, relax and let Robochef take over the kitchen. Want to find out more? Watch the commercial!
Robotics Engineer: Josie
Are you having friends over for a party? Instead of running around and trying to get everyone a drink, use a new robot named Dracey. Using sensors to navigate around the room, this robot can help take care of guests, so you can enjoy the party!
Robotics Engineer: Juno
Let’s play ball! The Softball Robot is a welcome addition to any ball field. With wheels for stability and cameras to help navigate, this robot is ready to pitch out the ball. Any child or adult will be happy to practice and play softball with The Softball Robot!
Robotics Engineer: Liz
Do you have a problem with pesky ants in your home? Meet Antine, the robot that can take care of that in no time. Antine comes with a host of special features, some of which you can program right from your phone. Antine takes care of the ants, so you can take care of enjoying your home. Want to learn more about Antine? Read the front page article and watch the commerical!
Robotics Engineer: Mia
Meet Smartso, the restaurant robot. This robot is designed to work in restaurants and deliver food to customers, while keeping it nice and warm. Smartso uses mapping eyes to navigate and has the ability to switch between hard surfaces inside and out, as well as stairs. Look for Smartso at a restaurant near you!
Robotics Engineer: Nemo
Plastic trash in the ocean can harm marine animals and pollute our waters. Neevio is a revolutionary solar powered robot here to change that by cleaning up ocean trash. Using solar power and hydroelectric power, this robot senses and collects ocean trash, then returns to shore to be emptied. Neevio is a key component in the fight to keep our oceans clean. Want to learn more? Watch the interview with the Inventor and Robotics Engineer, Nico B.!
Robotics Engineer: Nico B.
Next time you order a package, you might be surprised when it’s delivered by a robot! A new robot, called Mr. CDR, short for City Delivery Robot, is taking to the streets of NYC. This robot not only delivers packages, but is solar powered, making customers and the Earth happy. Want to learn more? Watch the interview with Inventor and Robotics Engineer, Nico M.!
Robotics Engineer: Nico M.
Do you have hungry cats or dogs at home but you are at work and school? It’s Pet Feeder Robot to the rescue! This robot can be programmed by a phone app to feed your pet at their scheduled times while you are at work or away on vacation. There’s also a camera so you can watch your fuzzy friend when you can’t be at home. What to learn more? Watch the commercial!
Robotics Engineer: Othenan
Meet The Super Shelver, a robot designed to help keep books in the library organized. With a drawer to store books, sensors to help it move around safely, and gripping arms to reach top shelves, this robot makes sure books are always where they belong, and ready to read. The Super Shelver even has specially designed soft wheels so it can roll around the library quietly. Readers and Librarians will fall in love with The Super Shelver! Want to learn more? Read the front page article!
Robotics Engineer: Penelope
Firefighters across the city have a new first responder they will be working with. It is a robot named iFIRE3000. This robot is equipped with all the necessary fire tools, including a water hose. Complete with flashing emergency lights and green reflective covering, this robot is ready to jump into action.
Robotics Engineer: Rayan
Front view: Pink and teal represent sensors that identify labels and shapes. The pairs of bottle caps represent rollers
Meet Co Co, the storage dining robot. Co Co is a new robot that can serve food using robot arms and plates. Using legs that can turn into wheels, Co Co can transport food with a steady drive. The robot uses sensors to navigate and an identifier to identify different foods. Co Co’s arms can also transform into new dining plates so it can serve food. The arms can regenerate using nanotechnology. This robot is high tech!
Robotics Engineer: Ryan
Introducing SoDiRo, the social distancing robot here to help you, and others, stay 6 feet apart. Working in parks and other outdoor spaces, SoDiRo is equipped with speakers to share important reminders, and an arm span of 6 feet to help keep people apart. The robot even wears a mask to model healthy behaviors. Want to find out more? Watch the commercial!
Robotics Engineer: Sam
Feeling hungry, but too tired to cook? Let Cook Bot help! This robot has wheels to navigate around the kitchen and stretchy arms to reach a variety of materials and ingredients. Program the robot with your favorite meals, sit back, and let Cook Bot do all the work.
Robotics Engineer: Sarina
Introducing C-Bot, a new robot to help children who are blind. C-Bot helps children learn to read braille. Braille is a writing system of raised dots and is read with fingers. Using speakers and voice to communicate, the robot adds new words in braille to the book each day. The book is stored in the main area of the robot so a child can easily access it and learn new words at any time.
Robotics Engineer: Shakti
Tough winter storms don’t stand a chance against the Snow Shoveler, a new snow plow robot. This solar powered robot is equipped with multiple sensors to navigate through snowy streets and clear them in no time.
Robotics Engineer: Teodora
Introducing G-Bot, the robot here to help you shop during quarantined times. G-Bot, short for Grocery Bot, is your personal robotic shopper. Equipped with scanners and special claw hands, G-bot can shop and carry the items you need. Look for G-Bot at grocery stores near you! Want to learn more? Watch the commerical!
Robotics Engineer: Theo
Meet Liboty, the library helper robot! Padded grippers make sure that Liboty grips books gently, and extending arms and legs make even the tallest shelves are no problem with Liboty around. This robot even has sensors so that it can move safely and easily around the library while you enjoy reading.
Robotics Engineer: Riya
Introducing Cleanie, the solar powered robot that is going to take care of litter in parks and on streets in NYC. This important robot uses sensors to navigate and collect trash to keep our world green and clean! Want to learn more? Watch the commerical!
Robotics Engineer: Zoe H.
Meet Nia, a robot designed to help you recover from injuries. Nia is a physical therapy robot. When a child or adult becomes injured and needs special exercises to help them heal, Nia can help get the job done. Nia is programmed to know which exercises will be just right to help patients regain their strength and recovery properly.
Robotics Engineer: Zoe N.