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Code-Teaching Robots

The 'Codie' Robot Makes Learning to Code a Fun Activity

— December 9, 2015 — Life-Stages
Parents are beginning to realize that learning to code is no doubt going to be a competitive skill for their children to have when they grow up, which is why the 'Codie' Robot is here to offer a fun way to do so. Working with the accompanying smartphone app, the 'Codie' Robot works by allowing users to input a desired operation that introduces coding in a fun, approachable way.

Describing how 'Codie' can facilitate the learning to code process, they explain: "Control Codie’s movements and go on adventures together. Codie provides countless hours of fun thanks to the infinite variability of the programming language. The app is designed to be challenging to facilitate creativity while introducing the principles of coding. Get to know the advanced programming structures with Codie and use them to create elaborate programs."
Trend Themes
1. Coding-for-kids Robots - Robots like 'Codie' are offering a fun and approachable way for children to learn to code, offsetting the difficulty and stigma often associated with it.
2. Gamification of Learning-to-code - The 'Codie' Robot and similar gamification strategies are making the process of learning to code fun and challenging, helping to better engage students with the traditionally difficult material.
3. Custom Programming Languages - Infinite variability is becoming increasingly important to coding robots, especially those introduced in educational contexts like 'Codie', since it allows for a greater level of creativity and experimentation with generated code.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Coding-for-kids robots offer an innovative approach to STEM education, which can be better integrated with early technology education curricula and practices.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toymakers have the opportunity to create a new market of educational toys that blend learning and entertainment, facilitated by innovative robots like 'Codie.'
3. App Development - The integration of a machine learning algorithm in the 'Codie' robot’s app has the potential to revolutionize app development, both in education and the wider market through an engaging, user-friendly platform.
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