Edison Robot And Programming Help Kids Avoid Being Replaced by Automation
Automation in Our Future – A case for all kids to learn programming using robotics.
Robotics and programming need to be compulsory for all students. Our kids need problem solving skills to avoid being
displaced by automation and we need to start teaching them now.
"Problem solving skills are no longer an ‘added bonus’ to learn. They're essential in a future with increasing
automation where all kids can benefit from learning to program a robot. We use the Edison Robots from MindKits which are
the first complete robotics tool I've not had to make myself, and come with complete classroom resources. I think they
fit well in every school." – Stephen Lethbridge. Principal Point Chevalier School
With 35% of jobs estimated to be replaced by automation such as robotics and artificial intelligence within two decades,
it is essential that we teach our kids the skills of problem solving in order to elevate them from the most at risk jobs
and into a skilled labour force which is less prone to replacement.
Dangerous jobs such as firefighting along with service industries, food preparation and unskilled labour are most at
risk of being replaced by robotics. By introducing students to cognitive skills, we can impact their lives and steer them toward cognitive industries rather
than routine manual industries that are more at risk.
MindKits works closely with over 300 schools to place technology solutions that assist teachers to deliver the skills
needed for the future. Programming isn’t just for kids who are going into ICT or aim to be programmers. The
problem-solving skills learned are essential for a future where skilled workers are less likely to be displaced by
automation than repetitive unskilled workers. 46% of Americans were found to be in jobs at risk of replacement by
automation.
Meet Edison – Robots for all teachers
https://www.mindkits.co.nz/meetedison
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“At Nanogirl Labs we’re really pleased to recommend the Edison 2 robot - it is affordably priced, classroom-tough, and
it makes the first steps easy and fun. Edison is a brilliantly accessible way to bring problem solving and robotics to
every classroom.” – Joe Davis, Nanogirl Labs
“The Edison robot is a great little classroom tool. Its a medium for Problem solving skills. Problem solving and
computational thinking are essential in our world of increasing automation and the Edison robots are great tools to help
faciliate the development of both of these. The multiple methods available to program the Edison's - visually and in a
modified python make this a product you can use across the years. The Edison robot is a good classroom tool at an
affordable price with suitable classroom resources. A good investment.” – Andrew Churches, Head of Faculty Technology and Design, Kristin School
MindKits is a New Zealand owned education focused company aimed at connecting teachers with technology to improve their
students learning engagement and outcomes. Specialising in 3D Printing and robotics, MindKits works with over 300
schools to use technology as a tool for better learning outcomes.