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Patrons experiment with different ways to convey emotion when their face is hidden, such as using body language or gesturing, and learn about how these techniques are used in computer science when building robots to seem more humanlike

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Hints for uses in your library This activity can be used to learn about robotics and computer science with a fun theater twist!
Related Links SciGirls Engineering Design Process
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TED Talk: Robots that "Show Emotion"
Originating Source SciGirls Connect
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Robot Body Language

Robot Body Language

Patrons experiment with different ways to convey emotion when their face is hidden, such as using body language or gesturing, and learn about how these techniques are used in computer science when building robots to seem more humanlike