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Robot Retriever

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This simple coding activity relies on a friend to play the role of "robot", and shows participants just how hard it is to make precise instructions!

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Hints for uses in your library	While this activity is meant to do simply, with humans being the "robot", consider having humans be the prototype, and then using a Sphero, Code-a-pillar or other robotic toy to complete the actions!
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Originating Source	PBS Kids
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