Monthly Archives: April 2009

RoboBuisness Conference

Posted on April 13, 2009 by dkohn96

The RoboBuisness Conference is set to take place April 15-16 in Boston, MA. Usually the conference has many announcements about new robots, advances in robots and AI and much more. Check out there website to stay informed on the latest … Continue reading →

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Dale Robots

Posted on April 10, 2009 by dkohn96

Want to buy a robot? Want to deal with a company in Tennessee. Take a look at Dale Robots in South Pittsburg, TN.

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MCS Teams Compete

Posted on April 8, 2009 by dkohn96

Three teams from Memphis City Schools competed in the Minnesota US First North Star Regional competition April 2-4, 2009. A total of 51 teams competed. Results Team Wins Losses Final Standing Team 3109Grizzly Academy 4 3 21st Team 3116MASE 0 … Continue reading →

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eRecycle Event at the University of Memphis

Posted on April 8, 2009 by dkohn96

U of M press release: A major recycling event sponsored by Apple Inc. that resulted in tons of old and unused electronic equipment being properly disposed of last year is returning to campus May 14-16. The public, including University of … Continue reading →

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How to Build Your First Robot Tutorial

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Here is a tutorial on how to build your first robot from the Society of Robots The site even has step by step instructions on building a $50 robot.

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BLUFF CITY ELECTRONICS

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Finally was told about an electronics parts store in Memphis: BLUFF CITY ELECTRONICS 3339 Fontaine Rd Memphis, TN 38116 (901) 345-9500 View Larger Map

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Slideshow: Robots Gone Wild

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Creatures from across the animal kingdom offer design principles to make robots more useful, engaging, and lifelike. (IEEE Spectrum April 2009) LINK

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Robot Independently Discovers Scientific Knowledge

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

From ASEE First BELL April 3, 2009 BBC News (4/3, Gill) reports that researchers at Aberystwyth University in Wales have developed “a robot that performs hundreds of repetitive experiments,” and “is the first machine to have independently ‘discovered new scientific … Continue reading →

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Another news story from US First

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Robots to control the ‘U’ this weekend High school students from across the upper Midwest will face off at University of Minnesota during this year’s robotics competition. There are 102 teams showing off their skills this year. In honor of … Continue reading →

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US First News Story from Minnesota

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Web Extra: The Robots Are Coming! April 2, 2009, 2:51 p.m. Central The University of Minnesota will be all about mechanical competition this weekend at the Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions (1:15). Video Clip (Three Teams from Memphis are competing … Continue reading →

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