US: “Andy’s Amazing Ambulance Ride” Thrills Kids, Combines Safety Education With Interactive Fun
April 25th, 2009 | Published in World News
Ambulances are usually associated with emergency response, not prevention. But thanks to full-time Emergency Medical Technician Mike Fox and his sidekick — a little robot named “Andy” — it’s the other way around for kids in Williams County, Ohio.
Five years ago, a community effort enabled the Williams County EMS to purchase an educational robot from a specialty robotics manufacturer in Utah. The unit was further customized, and “Andy The Ambulance” was born. Its main goal is to visit schools and educate kids on topics like bicycle safety, swimming, and especially seatbelt safety
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