Math Car

 

Math car engages many senses. It releases lights, sounds, and engages touch. In addition, it trains the user's math skills.

Math car simply turns on and drives autonomously. It continues until one of its many bump sensors are activated. Once activated, math car immediately turns off except for a math problem on its hood. Once the user inputs the correct answer, math car immediately comes back to life.

Math car is based on a remote control car, but because it can drive around autonomously, it exhibits many robot-like behaviors.

Math car is quite expensive but is an investment in the user's education. It is very sturdy because it is mostly made of metal. It is not a choking hazard because of its size (It is about two feet long) and its only threat is its weight.

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Michael Li
Carnegie Mellon University
February 6, 2008