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Children give directions to a "robot" (another person) and discover how the robot takes the instructions literally (usually with entertaining results). 

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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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Harold the Robot

Harold the Robot

Children give directions to a "robot" (another person) and discover how the robot takes the instructions literally (usually with entertaining results).