Abstract: A programmable robot includes a body, a pair of drive wheels rotatably coupled to the body, a pair of electric motors in the body for driving the drive wheels, a receiver unit configured to receive at least one wireless command from a programming device, a sensor configured to sense a surrounding environment of the programmable robot, and a controller operably connected to the receiver unit and the sensor, the controller configured to control operation of the electric motors in response to the at least one wireless command received from the receiver unit and a data signal received from the sensor.

Abstract: An interactive learning system provides activities that combine the use of printed or other visual materials and audio prompts and user response. The system includes removable media such as cards and other devices, content media such as compact discs and other devices, and an interactive device that interacts with both the removable and content media. A user can insert both types of media into the interactive device and respond to output produced by the system.

Abstract: A textile fabric suitable for use as a fire-blocking sheet in aircraft seat cushion comprises three to seven, fastened together nonwoven layers of hydarulically needled batts of aramid staple fibers.