Introduction
This webpage presents a video titled How to Train Your Robot, which is designed for K-8 students. The video, produced by Citris Productions at UC Berkeley, showcases a story about fourth graders who build a robot to clean their workshop. When the robot fails to work as expected, they seek help from university researchers, learning about artificial intelligence and robot learning in the process. This engaging narrative not only introduces young viewers to cutting-edge robotics and AI but also models authentic engineering practices such as iterative design and learning from failure. The video aims to inspire underrepresented groups, particularly girls, to explore careers in engineering, robotics, and coding.
Key Features:
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Format: Available on Vimeo
- Authors: Blooma Goldberg, Ken Goldberg, and Ashley Chase; illustrated by Dave Clegg
- Publisher: Citris Productions, UC Berkeley
- Year of Release: 2020
- Target Audience: K-8 students
Use Cases:
- Educational resource for teachers in STEM subjects
- Supplementary material for robotics and AI curriculum
- Engaging content for after-school programs focused on technology and engineering.