Category Archives: Memphis Robotics

US First 2010 Kickoff

Posted on September 25, 2009 by dkohn96

Memphis has been selected as one of the “Local Kickoff” locations for the US First Robotics competition for this year! The date is Jan 9, 2010, but the location is yet to be announced.

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US First Mentor Meeting

Posted on September 25, 2009 by dkohn96

Last year, MCS started several US First Robotics teams within the schools. This year the program is expanding to include more students and sponsors. Along with returning sponsor Medtronic, Smith & Nephew have agreed to sponsor the program here in … Continue reading →

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Internet Controlled Robot Arm – Online

Posted on August 18, 2009 by dkohn96

The Beta version of the Internet Controlled Robot Arm is now ready for testing. The link is: http://robot.tech-uofm.info/ Please leave a comment and let me know what you think! [The internet controlled robot arm is a project students and I … Continue reading →

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Bits, Bytes & Bots in Memphis

Posted on August 7, 2009 by dkohn96

I would love to here about any experiences you (or your children) have had with Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer adventures.

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Internet Controlled Robot Arm – coming to a browser near you…..

Posted on August 4, 2009 by dkohn96

2+ Years ago I purchased a LabVolt Armdriod Robot Arm from Ebay. It did not come with its control box, but I have been able to reverse-engineer it so it could be controlled by a PC via the parallel port. … Continue reading →

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Mid-South BEST HUB Closes

Posted on July 21, 2009 by dkohn96

From an Email to Mid-South B.E.S.T. participants from Dianne Langford: It is with regret that I am writing to let you know that Mid-South will be unable to be the host hub for BEST Robotics this fall. Due to an … Continue reading →

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Wolfchase Homeschool SET BEST 2008 Videos

Posted on May 23, 2009 by dkohn96

Below is a set of two videos by Wolfchase Homeschool documenting their efforts for the Mid-South BEST competition.

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Bluff City Bots Get Honored at MCS Board Meeting

Posted on May 18, 2009 by dkohn96

At the MCS Regular School Board Meeting on May 18, 2009, The US First Robot Team # 2817 (“The Buff City Bots”) were recognized for their hard work by the Memphis City School Board. Once again, congratulations!!

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MCS US FIRST @ Medtronic

Posted on May 9, 2009 by dkohn96

Memphis City School students show off their robots for employees of Medtronic in Memphis. Medtronic sponsored and provided mentors for three teams from the Memphis City Schools (along with other teams from across the country) for the USFirst robotics competition. … 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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