Kids Can Learn Programming through Games
Kuato is working on a project through which children can learn how to program a computer. They are planning to use artificial intelligence and gaming technology so that kids can learn core concepts about coding, science, animation, music and other key skills that will be beneficial in their future.
It is a unique idea to try to “gamify” or use game mechanics to promote kids’ interest in non-game applications and education. It will be a virtual game world for kids and teens to explore, and they can perform actions in the world by writing lines of computer code.
The Chief Executive of the company, Frank Meehan, said that this tutorial will help beginners understand the basics so that they can easily learn programming.
“You’re learning code so you can survive,” Meehan said. “We’ll have graphics that are cool and a game that is fun to play while you learn the core principles of coding, graphic design, and science.”
The company is licensed from SRI (Stanford Research Institute), the same research institute that developed the Al technology behind Siri – which was another version of SRI International and was later acquired by Apple for use in its latest phones.
This game is basically for children and teenagers between 11 to 15 years and for those kids who want to start learning programming. It is designed with the help of Unity 3D development tools and is only compatible on an iPad.
“Kids want to learn new skills but lots of people who have tried this in the past have failed,” said Meehan. “Our approach is that this whole thing wraps around a game.”
The company was established by Meehan and received the funding from SRI and Horizons Ventures. Previously, he was working with the Horizons Ventures team and was included in the board member team on both Spotify and Siri. In particular, he was heading a group that created an award-winning 3 Skypephone in 2007 and INQ1 handset as well. He is presently working for renowned video game companies like Rockstar Games, Konami, Sony and other firms.
, the same research institute that developed the Al technology behind Siri - which was another version of SRI International and was later acquired by Apple for use in its latest phones.
This game is basically for children and teenagers between 11 to 15 years and for those kids who want to start learning programming. It is designed with the help of Unity 3D development tools and is only compatible on an iPad.
“Kids want to learn new skills but lots of people who have tried this in the past have failed,” said Meehan. “Our approach is that this whole thing wraps around a game.”
The company was established by Meehan and received the funding from SRI and Horizons Ventures. Previously, he was working with the Horizons Ventures team and was included in the board member team on both Spotify and Siri. In particular, he was heading a group that created an award-winning 3 Skypephone in 2007 and INQ1 handset as well. He is presently working for renowned video game companies like Rockstar Games, Konami, Sony and other firms.
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