Kids Build Animatronic Authors, Discover Careers

0:00It's March 27th. This is Kansas News Today, local news powered by AI. Students in a local school district are getting hands-on with animatronics at the future ready lab. There, 5th graders program robots to act as famous authors telling stories through lifelike movements and voices. They code every gesture using simple controls, record the narratives, and even craft costumes, hair and makeup to match the authors perfectly. Research on the writer's rounds out the project, giving kids roles in tech, design, and storytelling. Kids light up with excitement, discovering passions they never knew they had. One student shared how it revealed job ideas and robotics in beyond, turning curiosity into real possibilities. Educators love watching the awe as students realize they built it all themselves, especially in a digital world where hands-on magic stands out. Launched in October 2024 with ECR funds and now backed by federal support, the lab introduces 50 career paths, inspiring the next.

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