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The Learning Journey: Touch & Learn - NumberBot - Interactive Mathematics Robot STEM Toy for Preschoolers - Children's Electronic Toys & Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 3 & Up

• KEY FEATURES - Retro design with 3 play modes for interactive learning multiplication. Modes include: Letâ€s Learn Numbers, Find It, and mathematical Quiz. Lightweight, LED emoticon faces, and AUTO Shut-Off Feature.
• EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS - Assists kindergarten ages with skill building & mathematic, listening, visual, thinking and learning activities. Each play mode assists your future playschool mathematician.
• SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS - Improves FINE MOTOR SKILLS. Buildâ€s CONFIDENCE and Boosts SELF-ESTEEM by providing a sense of achievement through challenges. Develops mathematical PROBLEM-SOLVING skills by encouraging your child to think through the challenge.
• SAFETY - All Learning Journey products are regularly safety tested and are in compliance with all domestic and international toy safety regulations.
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Our classic and popular NumberBot will encourage your little one to discover the magic of numbers and mathematics - while introducing STEM education in a fun and interactive way! NumberBot’s primary mission is to help your child explore the world of numbers and introduce mathematics during early childhood development. This Robot Buddy is not your average bot! With 3 play modes, a colorful number touch pad, exciting sound effects, and a cool retro design, NumberBot will surely promote loads of learning fun! Care to boost curiosity while creating an excitement for mathematics? Seeking a SAFE versatile toy with frustration-free packaging? Want to bring the coolest nostalgic gift to the party?!? Then NumberBot is the best toy robot gift for you! Excellent for both boys and girls ages 3 and up.

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The Touch & Learn NumberBot will encourage your little one to discover the magic of numbers and mathematics while introducing STEM in a fun and interactive way! NumberBot’s primary mission is to help your child explore the world of numbers and introduce mathematics during early childhood development. This Robot Buddy is not your average bot! With 3 play modes, a colorful number touch pad, exciting sound effects, and a cool retro design, NumberBot will surely promote loads of learning fun! Care to boost curiosity while creating an excitement for mathematics? Seeking a SAFE versatile toy with frustration-free packaging? Want to bring the coolest nostalgic gift to the party?!? Then NumberBot is the best toy robot gift for you! Excellent for both boys and girls ages 3 and up.

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Customers like the quality and value of the electronic learning toy. They say it's a great toy that teaches letter recognition and spelling. However, some customers have reported issues with the volume, performance, and battery. They mention that the volume is low, the device doesn't turn on, and the batteries are rusted.

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Customers like the quality of the electronic learning toy. They say it's a good toy that teaches letter recognition and spelling. Customers also say it is educational and well made. They also say that it is fun to interact with for parents and youngsters, and that it motivates learning with toddlers.

"...He is trying to understand. This robot is fantastic. It is great quality . It has many options as to how to use it. I can see him growing with this...." Read more

"Bought this for my 3 yo. It’s a great toy that teaches letter recognition and spelling. She loves it!..." Read more

"Seems fine. Cute toy -doesn’t really teach math . It asks (for example) what 7-3 is and the child is supposed to just pressThe answer." Read more

" It hasn't broken yet . It came with batteries! The voice is of a young woman or teenage girl...." Read more

Customers appreciate the value of the electronic learning toy. They say it's good for the price.

"...There are things for older kids as well. I like this toy, it is a fair price for what you get. I'd buy it again." Read more

"...Overall- good for the price ." Read more

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" Great toy for value ..." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the volume of the electronic learning toy. They mention that it has a low volume, and there is no volume control.

"...I just wish it had a volume button- it only has 1 setting and it’s fairly loud- but overall a great educational toy!" Read more

"Item is excellent but the volume does not stand out . Toddlers usually notice the louder toys first...." Read more

"...The sound is also hard to hear because the speaker is behind the device.The face animations are a cool touch...." Read more

"...Entertaining, jumps to random difficulty, sound is limited . Overall-good for the price." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the electronic learning toy. They mention that it doesn't work any longer, does not turn on, and broke after 4 months. Some customers also say that the device does not work even with fresh batteries.

" Doesn’t work any longer Why do we buy these things" Read more

"This was great while it lasted. It stopped working after only 5 months . Very disappointed especially for spending $30." Read more

"Batteries and battery compartment were rusted. Device did not turn on . We had to clean it with a wire brush and finally got it to work." Read more

"...as I bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas and it does not work at all ." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery of the electronic learning toy. They mention that it is rusted and has battery acid damage.

"Like others have said it came with rusted batteries and doesn't work right . Complete waste of money...." Read more

"Do not purchase. Sadly a scam product with battery acid damage in the compartment . Tried 2 of these, same issue." Read more

" Batteries and battery compartment were rusted . Device did not turn on. We had to clean it with a wire brush and finally got it to work." Read more

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• Key features - alphabot features a cool retro design with three play modes for fun
• Educational benefits – three modes: assists letter recognition and spelling by pronouncing and displaying the selected letter
• Supports developmental skills - improves fine motor skills by using the touchpad sensor panel

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Our classic and popular alphabot will encourage your little one to discover the magic of letters and spelling—while Introducing phonics in a fun and interactive way! Alphabot’s primary mission is to help your child explore the land of letters and introduce spelling during early childhood development. This robot buddy is not your average bot. With three play modes, a colorful letter touch pad, exciting sound effects, and a cool retro design, alphabot will surely promote loads of learning fun! Care to boost curiosity while creating excitement for the alphabet, spelling, and phonics? Seeking a safe versatile toy with frustration-free packaging? Want to bring the coolest nostalgic gift to the party? Then alphabot is the best toy robot gift for you and your child! This robot is excellent for both boys and girls ages 3 and up.

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The Touch & Learn AlphaBot will encourage your little one to discover the magic of letters and spelling while introducing phonics in a fun and interactive way! AlphaBot’s primary mission is to help your child explore the land of letters and introduce spelling during early childhood development. This Robot Buddy is not your average bot. With three play modes, a colorful letter touch pad, exciting sound effects, and a cool retro design, AlphaBot will surely promote loads of learning fun! Care to boost curiosity while creating excitement for the alphabet, spelling, and phonics? Seeking a SAFE versatile toy with frustration-free packaging? Want to bring the coolest nostalgic gift to the party? Then AlphaBot is the best toy robot gift for you and your child! This robot is excellent for both boys and girls ages 3 and up.

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Meet MenteeBot — this AI helper robot could be walking around homes next year

A humanoid robot that's designed to help

Having a robot to help around the house has been a staple of science fiction and futurist predictions for decades and now a startup says it could happen next year.

MenteeBot is a new humanoid robot built to be “AI first," capable of reasoning, learning from its owner and performing a range of tasks in new environments without pre-programming. 

Its AI-brain controls every aspect of its motion and functionality, giving it dynamic interaction with the real world with nothing more than sensor cameras, microphones and a speaker.

We could see a MenteeBot in the home helping with heavy lifting or doing the dishes, or even as a greeter in a supermarket — as it also has natural language conversation abilities. 

What is MenteeBot?

MenteeBot was created by Mentee Robotics , a startup founded by three leading experts in the fields of natural language processing, computer vision and related fields.

Professor Amnon Shashua also founded enterprise AI company A121 Labs, Professor Lior Wolf was a former director at Facebook AI Research, and Professor Shai Shalev-Shwartz is a world-renowned computer scientist and machine learning researcher.

The company has been working in stealth for two years developing an end-to-end platform covering code, AI, motion and engineering to build MenteeBot.

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“We are on the cusp of a convergence of computer vision, natural language understanding, strong and detailed simulators, and methodologies on and for transferring from simulation to the real world,” said Prof. Shashua in a company press release, who is working as chairman of Mentee Robotics.

Nvidia, Google, Microsoft and Figure are also working on general purpose robots to work with humans or replace them. Nvidia even has a framework for AI bots.

What can MenteeBot do?

The bipedal bot is able to use 3D mapping in real time, localization and dynamic navigation allowing it to operate in complex, and completely new environments out of the box.

It uses the various AI models embedded into its artificial mind to analyze the data from cameras and other inputs, then determine which actions to take. This includes following instructions.

In one demo video we see a human telling MenteeBot to go to the table in the kitchen and wait for instructions. It replies to confirm the request and then starts walking.

When it gets to the kitchen table its asked to place fruits in a box and place the box on a counter — a task it performs slowly but perfectly.

What makes MenteeBot different?

A robot powered by an AI mind is nothing new. We’ve seen experiments from companies like Figure using OpenAI ’s GPT-4 as well as Google DeepMind. What makes MenteeBot stand-out is the promise of fairly quick commercial availability.

Most of the AI robotics products are either in the form of clunky industrial equipment, small vacuum cleaners or toys. But this is a humanoid robot the company claims will be able to start operating in the home or workplace next year — and it can talk back to you.

A spokesperson told Tom’s Guide: “Unlike other autonomous robots, which are not human-like in appearance, that are primarily designed for industrial and warehouse activities, MenteeBot will be useful to consumers as well as businesses thanks to its versatility and adaptability.”

With this level of dexterity and adaptability, the robot is perfect for assisting people with a wide range of tasks in the home Mentee Robotics

This comes in part from the work Shashua has done with his previous companies in the fields of natural language processing, computer vision and large language model AI.

“Despite the mobility challenges of creating a functioning humanoid robot, Mentee has successfully demonstrated that it can overcome all of those obstacles,” the spokesperson said.

This is evident in the videos shared as part of the launch. The only notable issue I could see was speed. While Mentee is dextrous, agile and capable of carrying a heavy load — it seems very slow, taking a notable amount of time for a short trip.

That won’t be too much of an issue though; its purpose isn’t to run a race. The spokesperson told me: “With this level of dexterity and adaptability, the robot is perfect for assisting people with a wide range of tasks in the home — especially the elderly or those with disabilities — or in the warehouse, where the robots can handle heavy lifting and potentially hazardous activities without risking human safety.”

When will I be able to buy a MenteeBot?

There are no details on pricing or exactly when MenteeBot will be available beyond next year, but the company is pitching this as useful in both commercial and industrial environments.

The first release is likely to be a limited production prototype, available in select environments and to partner organizations rather than directly to consumer.

“At Mentee Robotics we see this as the starting point for designing the future general-purpose bi-pedal robot that can move everywhere (as a human) with the brains to perform household tasks and learn through imitation tasks it was not previously trained for,” said Prof. Shashua.

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Researchers taught robots to run. Now they’re teaching them to walk

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We’ve all seen videos over the past few years demonstrating how agile humanoid robots have become, running and jumping with ease. We’re no longer surprised by this kind of agility—in fact, we’ve grown to expect it.

The problem is, these shiny demos lack real-world applications. When it comes to creating robots that are useful and safe around humans, the fundamentals of movement are more important. As a result, researchers are using the same techniques to train humanoid robots to achieve much more modest goals. 

Alan Fern, a professor of computer science at Oregon State University, and a team of researchers have successfully trained a humanoid robot called Digit V3 to stand, walk, pick up a box, and move it from one location to another. Meanwhile, a separate group of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have focused on teaching Digit to walk in unfamiliar environments while carrying different loads, without toppling over. Their research is published in a paper in Science Robotics today. 

Both groups are using an AI technique called sim-to-real reinforcement learning, a burgeoning method of training two-legged robots like Digit. Researchers believe it will lead to more robust, reliable two-legged machines capable of interacting with their surroundings more safely—as well as learning much more quickly.

Sim-to-real reinforcement learning involves training AI models to complete certain tasks in simulated environments billions of times before a robot powered by the model attempts to complete them in the real world. What would take years for a robot to learn in real life can take just days thanks to repeated trial-and-error testing in simulations.

A neural network guides the robot using a mathematical reward function, a technique that rewards the robot with a large number every time it moves closer to its target location or completes its goal behavior. If it does something it’s not supposed to do, like falling down, it’s “punished” with a negative number, so it learns to avoid these motions over time.

In previous projects, researchers from the University of Oregon had used the same reinforcement learning technique to teach a two-legged robot named Cassie to run. The approach paid off—Cassie became the first robot to run an outdoor 5K before setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest bipedal robot to run 100 meters and mastering the ability to jump from one location to another with ease .

Training robots to behave in athletic ways requires them to develop really complex skills in very narrow environments, says Ilija Radosavovic, a PhD student at Berkleley who trained Digit to carry a wide range of loads and stabilize itself when poked with a stick. “We’re sort of the opposite—focusing on fairly simple skills in broad environments.”

This new wave of research in humanoid robotics is less concerned with speed and ability, and more focused on making machines robust and able to adapt—which is ultimately what’s needed to make them useful in the real world. Humanoid robots remain a relative rarity in work environments, as they often struggle to balance while carrying heavy objects. This is why most robots designed to lift objects of varying weights in factories and warehouses tend to have four legs or larger, more stable bases. But researchers hope to change that by making humanoid robots more reliable using AI techniques. 

Reinforcement learning will usher in a “new, much more flexible and faster way for training these types of manipulation skills,” Fern says. He and his team are due to present their findings at ICRA, the International Conference on Robotics and Automation, in Japan next month.

The ultimate goal is for a human to be able to show the robot a video of the desired task, like picking up a box from one shelf and pushing it onto another higher shelf, and then have the robot do it without requiring any further instruction, says Fern.

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AI Scientists Create Humanoid Robot That 'Thinks' Its Way Through Tasks

T ech startup Mentee Robotics has unveiled its flagship robot, Mentee, whose prototype is able to listen to voice commands to complete a range of different tasks. The MenteeBot uses large language AI models (LLMs) to "think" through tasks from start to finish, making its own decisions along the way. The robot is 5'8 in height, weighs about 154 pounds, and is expected to be released sometime in early 2025, according to an announcement .

"We are on the cusp of a convergence of computer vision, natural language understanding, strong and detailed simulators, and methodologies on and for transferring from simulation to the real world,” said Mentee Robotics Chairman Asmnon Shashua in a statement. "At Mentee Robotics we see this convergence as the starting point for designing the future general-purpose bi-pedal robot that can move everywhere (as a human) with the brains to perform household tasks and learn through imitation tasks it was not previously trained for."

Multiple videos show Mentee at work. In one , the robot is able to determine the location of a kitchen table in an office environment, place fruit in a box without damaging it, and move the box to a specific location. Mentee has a "voice" that the robot uses to communicate when tasks are nearly complete or to affirm that it's heard the task. It's able to navigate its environments without them being pre-programmed, as Mentee uses algorithms to map out the 3D physical space around it in real-time, determines its own relative location, and is able to avoid obstacles as a result.

The robot is also able to hold and pass plates and other household objects without breaking them, will change the way it walks when it's carrying heavier objects, and can walk sideways or bend its "knees" and "elbows." Mentee has some tread on its feet, which are otherwise flat, but it's unclear how the robot might fare on uneven terrain.

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MenteeBot's creators claim their bot can essentially tap into "unlimited" training data because it uses the simulation-to-reality ( Sim2Real ) machine learning method, which means the bot is trained in a simulated environment and those learnings are then applied to its real-world tasks.

MenteeBot's ability to "think" through requests without much human interference is similar to the recently announced AI software engineer , Devin, that's also able to complete complex tasks. But robotics takes AI into the physical world, allowing the tech to handle tedious, dangerous, or challenging physical tasks. Mercedes recently announced it's using humanoid robots from Apptronik to help out on its assembly lines, and Apple is also reportedly working on two different AI-powered home robotics products.

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Trains Moscow to Elektrostal: Times, Prices and Tickets

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Moscow to Elektrostal by train

The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Moscow to Elektrostal?

Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Moscow to Elektrostal are there every day?

On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Moscow to Elektrostal.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Moscow to Elektrostal

The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

Find the best day to travel to Elektrostal by train

When travelling to Elektrostal by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Moscow to Elektrostal CO2 Emissions by Train

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