National Robotics Week

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Lone Star Regional FIRST
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Latitude: 29.75104
Longitude: -95.357867

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://houston.txfirst.org/
Contact frcteams@usfirst.org
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Las Vegas Regional FIRST
Cashman Center
850 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Latitude: 36.179366
Longitude: -115.130373

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.firstnv.org
Contact frcteams@usfirst.org
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Central Valley Regional FIRST
Madera South High School
705 W. Pecan Avenue
Madera, CA 93637
Latitude: 36.9383832
Longitude: -120.0591684

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://cvregional.com/index.php
Contact hollman_a@madera.k12.ca.us
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Queen City Regional FIRST
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207
Latitude: 39.151812
Longitude: -84.469049

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://usfirst.org
Contactfrcteams@usfirst.org
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
North Carolina Regional FIRST
Dorton Arena
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27607
Latitude: 35.7948068
Longitude: -78.7096464

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.ncfirstrobotics.org/
Contact ncfirstrobots@gmail.com
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Spokane Regional FIRST
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
Latitude: 47.4908212
Longitude: -117.5779793

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.firstwa.org
Contact frcteams@usfirst.org
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

Dates : March 13th~April 12th.
What can humanoids do for people? What do scientists need to do?
Here are the 11 finalists from teams developing new applications using DARwIn-OP.
Now, please vote for your favorite application! The deadline is April 12th. Thursday. We will be giving out special gift for voters with the best comments on this thread. Please check below for more info on the videos. (1 BIOLOID Premium, 3 OLLO Bug Kits, 10 OLLO Action Kits sponsored by ROBOTIS)
The winner will be announced after the final demo at 2012 ICRA ceremony, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Online Event: http://www.robotsource.org/xe/2567#2

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotsource.org
Contact contactus2@robotis.com
Twitter: ROBOTIS
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/robotis.company

ROBOTIS

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors. See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Display case of robotics from various Massachusetts companies including informative signage and video footage

Event Location:
Mass Technology Leadership Collaborative
Logan International Airport
1 Harborside Drive
East Boston, MA 02128
Latitude: 42.3632745
Longitude: -71.0256635

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://masstlc.org
Contact elizabeth@masstlc.org
Twitter: masstlc
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstlc

Mass TLC

MassPort

See over 50 years of NASA history!
Learn how Mars Rovers are designed and built!
BUILD A MOVING ROBOT!
Experience the challenges of remote vehicle driving.
Enjoy a unique STEM experience.

Event Location:
National Electronics Museum
1745 W. Nursery Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
Latitude: 39.195211
Longitude: -76.683655

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
Contact nem.education@gmail.com

National Electronics Museum

The Saturday Thing, based on the very successful workshop of the same name started at MIT's Edgerton Center, aims to provide students with an environment that stimulates innovation: freedom to think and explore, a community of colleagues who are also innovators, equipment to enable innovation, and easily accessible supplies. The STEMAK program of the Juneau Economic Development Council will provide this environment to children young and old in its Juneau STEM office, opening its doors on Saturdays at no cost. There, participants will find materials, tools, and volunteer mentors, many with technical or engineering backgrounds. Kids can do anything they want, driven by their own curiosity and imagination. Projects might take a day or a year. Some projects may be built solely in the lab, others may also be worked on at home. Projects might include building a microgravity drop tower to do experiments in a low-gravity environment; others might include optics and light. One thing is certain, kids will be having fun as they explore and learn!

Event Location:
Juneau Economic Development Council
JEDC SpringBoard STEM Office
603 W Willoughby Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
Latitude: 58.3007323
Longitude: -134.4184439

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.stemak.org/saturday-thing
Contact rvieth@jedc.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juneaueconomy

STEM AK- Juneau Economic Development Council

Join Thanksgiving Point Institute in celebrating Robotics Week by attending a Lego Robotics Day camp! There's something for all ages!
Check out our website to register. Camps include NXT, WeDo and even Scout Merit badges! See you soon!

Event Location:
Thanksgiving Point Institute
Museum of Ancient Life, Room: Amber Room
3003. Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
Latitude: 40.43945
Longitude: -111.900556

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/learn
Contact cmayberry@thanksgivingpoint.org

Students will program the Mindstorms NXT robot using switches, loops and data hubs. We will conclude our event with a friendly team competition.

Event Location:
Students Recycling Used Technology
Petersburg School
3855 Fifteen Mile Road
The Dalles, OR 97058
Latitude: 45.6106601
Longitude: -121.0775113

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit www.strut.org

StRUT

Team RMotZ (Revolutionary Movement of the Zeptobots) will be demonstrating their 2011 Food Factor FLL Robot Phil at OMSI in the Art of the Brick exhibit

Event Location:
OMSI
OMSI, Room: Art of the Brick Exhibit
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Latitude: 45.508501
Longitude: -122.665932

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://omsi.edu

OMSI

This scrimmage is a chance for FTC teams to show off their robots in an informal setting where fun and Gracious Professionalism will prevail. Contact Jaron Newton at jnewton@usfirst.org if you and your FTC team would like to participate or if you are just a fan of robots and would like to come join us as a spectator.

Event Location:
FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST Place
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Latitude: 42.989769
Longitude: -71.467545

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc
Contact jnewton@usfirst.org
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

Competition robot demonstrations to the public

Event Location:
The Discovery Museum Science and Space Center
3615 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95821
Latitude: 38.6416309
Longitude: -121.374724

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Contact phoenxtrix@gmail.com

The Discovery Museum Science and Space Center

FTC Team 3509 PHOENXTRIX

Introduce visitors to FIRST TECH Challenge, FIRST LEGO League and Junior FIRST LEGO League.

Event Location:
Interior Design Studio
Forest Heights Village
Portland, OR 97229
Latitude: 45.5435277
Longitude: -122.7764628

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://forestheightsrobotics.blogspot.com/
Contact fpe.sci.eng@gmail.com

Multiple FTC and FLL teams

US FIRST

Dates : March 13th~April 12th.
What can humanoids do for people? What do scientists need to do?
Here are the 11 finalists from teams developing new applications using DARwIn-OP.
Now, please vote for your favorite application! The deadline is April 12th. Thursday. We will be giving out special gift for voters with the best comments on this thread. Please check below for more info on the videos. (1 BIOLOID Premium, 3 OLLO Bug Kits, 10 OLLO Action Kits sponsored by ROBOTIS)
The winner will be announced after the final demo at 2012 ICRA ceremony, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Online Event: http://www.robotsource.org/xe/2567#2

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotsource.org
Contact contactus2@robotis.com
Twitter: ROBOTIS
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/robotis.company

ROBOTIS

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors.See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Introduce the coolness of programming self-awareness for the robot! Free 30 minutes introductory session. You will have the opportunity to program the robot to react to its environment utilizing sensor feedback.  Limited seats are available. Registration is Required!
Grade requirement: grade 4 to 9.

Event Location:
Storming Robots
Branchburg Commons, Room: Suite 402
3322 Rt. 22 West, Suite 402
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Latitude: 40.607846
Longitude: -74.7013489

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Register http://www.stormingrobots.com/prod/wkshopreg.html
Visit http://www.stormingrobots.com
Contact admin@stormingrobots.com
Twitter: stormingrobots

Storming Robots

Dates : March 13th~April 12th.
What can humanoids do for people? What do scientists need to do?
Here are the 11 finalists from teams developing new applications using DARwIn-OP.
Now, please vote for your favorite application! The deadline is April 12th. Thursday. We will be giving out special gift for voters with the best comments on this thread. Please check below for more info on the videos. (1 BIOLOID Premium, 3 OLLO Bug Kits, 10 OLLO Action Kits sponsored by ROBOTIS)
The winner will be announced after the final demo at 2012 ICRA ceremony, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Online Event: http://www.robotsource.org/xe/2567#2

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotsource.org
Contact contactus2@robotis.com
Twitter: ROBOTIS
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/robotis.company

ROBOTIS

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

Visit South Highland Elementary School and see our students demonstrate their robots. South Highlands has partnered with the Cyber Innovation Center to be the first elementary school in the state to fully implement CIC's robotics lessons into the elementary classes' curriculum. Come see what they can do!!

Event Location:
South Highland Elementary School
831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
Latitude: 32.460378
Longitude: -93.747128

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.southhighlands.com/
Contact mharris@caddo.k12.la.us
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Highlands-Elementary-School/125700930788319

South Highland Elementary School

A display in the Kelley Engineering Center Atrium highlights several robotics projects at Oregon State. Check back often, as posters might change from day to day!

Event Location:
Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Center, Room: Atrium (West end)
Kelley Engineering Center
Corvallis, OR 97331
Latitude: 44.5671177
Longitude: -123.2785421

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/osurc/
Contact osurcofficers@engr.orst.edu
Twitter: @OSURobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSURobotics

Oregon State University Robotics Club

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors.See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Join us to learn about the amazing advances in robotics that are happening right here in Michigan and learn how robotics will help shape the future of our state.

Event Location:
University of Michigan
North Campus Research Complex, Building 18
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor , MI 48105
Latitude: 42.2999934
Longitude: -83.7071364

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mirobotics.org/
Contact mirobotics@ncms.org
Twitter: mirobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirobotics

University of Michigan School of Engineering

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

Join Thanksgiving Point Institute in celebrating Robotics Week by attending a Lego Robotics Day camp! There's something for all ages!
Check out our website to register. Camps include NXT, WeDo and even Scout Merit badges! See you soon!

Event Location:
Thanksgiving Point Institute
Museum of Ancient Life, Room: Amber Room
3003. Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
Latitude: 40.43945
Longitude: -111.900556

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/learn
Contact cmayberry@thanksgivingpoint.org

The National Building Museum and Infamous Robotics LLC are pleased to announce a special presentation of Robotics used to Construct Buildings. This look into the future of unique application for robotics will display the University of Pennsylvania's (GRASP Laboratory) Quadcopters used to build a structure. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to come get a first hand look at the future.

Event Location:
National Building Museum
401 F St NW # 334
Washington, DC 20001
Latitude: 38.897296
Longitude: -77.017658

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://infamousrobotics.com
Contact robots@InfamousRobotics.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infamous-Robotics-LLC/156547897741644

Infamous Robotics, LLC

It's an all-robot celebration from Autodesk and Instructables! Come play with robots, try out a Simple Bots robot kit, listen to robot builders talk smack about their robots, and help make some liquid-nitrogen ice cream. We'll be meeting at the awesome Autodesk Gallery, so get excited about ROBOTS!

Event Location:
Autodesk Gallery
1 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Latitude: 37.7941013
Longitude: -122.3951096

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.instructables.com/community/NRW-2012-Robot-Block-Party/
Twitter: instructables
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/instructables

Join us on the www.nasatalk.com Robotics Tweetup Collaborative to discuss LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT classroom activities - follow @NXTtweetup

Online Event: http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html
Contact meri@cet.edu
Twitter: NXTtweetup

Celebrate National Robotics Week with a demonstration of "the Royal Twit", a robot designed by the Robotics Team at Sequoia High School. register in advance to make your own mini-robot.

Event Location:
Atherton Public Library
2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
Latitude: 37.4632859
Longitude: -122.196973

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.smcl.org
Contactvisser-knoth@smcl.org

Robotics Classes for children 7-12 year-old

Event Location:
Pines Recreation Center
Community Center
7400 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Latitude: 26.008986
Longitude: -80.237274

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.BrightAndSmart.com
Contact info@BrightAndSmart.com

MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge will present an Innovation Series event: "Robotics in Healthcare." Featuring renowned iRobot Co-Founder and CEO Colin Angle as keynote, and an impressive panel of speakers, the discussion will address the role of robotics in major healthcare situations. The current challenge for the industry is to move beyond the hype cycle and into practical applications that can be used in the hospital, elder and rehabilitative care and home environments.

Event Location:
MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT Stata Center, Room: Room 32-123
32 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Latitude: 42.361501
Longitude: -71.0899436

This event is intended for:

• College age and above
• Business Audience

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/events/innovation-series-event-robotics-in-healthcare-solutions-for-the-hospital-and-the-home/
Contact agoggins@mit.edu
Twitter: @MITefcmb
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mitforum.cambridge

MIT Enterprise Forum

Dates : March 13th~April 12th.
What can humanoids do for people? What do scientists need to do?
Here are the 11 finalists from teams developing new applications using DARwIn-OP.
Now, please vote for your favorite application! The deadline is April 12th. Thursday. We will be giving out special gift for voters with the best comments on this thread. Please check below for more info on the videos. (1 BIOLOID Premium, 3 OLLO Bug Kits, 10 OLLO Action Kits sponsored by ROBOTIS)
The winner will be announced after the final demo at 2012 ICRA ceremony, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Online Event: http://www.robotsource.org/xe/2567#2

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotsource.org
Contact contactus2@robotis.com
Twitter: ROBOTIS
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/robotis.company

ROBOTIS

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

A display in the Kelley Engineering Center Atrium highlights several robotics projects at Oregon State. Check back often, as posters might change from day to day!

Event Location:
Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Center, Room: Atrium (West end)
Kelley Engineering Center
Corvallis, OR 97331
Latitude: 44.5671177
Longitude: -123.2785421

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/osurc/
Contact osurcofficers@engr.orst.edu
Twitter: @OSURobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSURobotics

Oregon State University Robotics Club

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors.See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Join Thanksgiving Point Institute in celebrating Robotics Week by attending a Lego Robotics Day camp! There's something for all ages!
Check out our website to register. Camps include NXT, WeDo and even Scout Merit badges! See you soon!

Event Location:
Thanksgiving Point Institute
Museum of Ancient Life, Room: Amber Room
3003. Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
Latitude: 40.43945
Longitude: -111.900556

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/learn
Contact cmayberry@thanksgivingpoint.org

In the spirit of National Robotics Week, Motoman Robotics is hosting educational events at our facility in Miamisburg. HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS highly interested in robotics and automation technology are welcome to attend.

See our robots in action! Talk to engineers and technicians regarding automation and career opportunities.

One-hour sessions are available with a limit of 25 students per group. Registration is required.

Event Location:
Motoman Robotics
100 Automation Way
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Latitude: 39.5984141
Longitude: -84.2438094

This event is intended for:

• College age and above

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.motoman.com
Contact stephanie.fulkerson@motoman.com
Twitter: Yaskawa_Motoman
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dexter-Bot/83186234468

Motoman Robotics

Find out how to advance a career where engineering meets robotics, including business, military and consumer applications. Robotic Industries Association members comprise a panel that addresses career options from university and research work to cutting edge applications in industry and beyond. Engineers, faculty and others interested in engineering career development will discover exciting robotic opportunities in education and research, industry, simulation and emerging mobile applications presented during this webinar.

Online Event: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/372797441

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotics.org/events/event.cfm?id=140
Contact BHuse@robotics.org
Twitter: RIA_robotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Robotic-Industries-Association/172699179409023

Robotics Industries Association

The Techno Warriors will share FIRST LEGO League and demonstrate the robot they built and programmed for this season's Food Factor challenge.  The FIRST Tech Challenge team, Techno Warriors Advanced, will also have their robot on display and be available to answer questions and share the FIRST program as well. 

Event Location:
G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library
103 Winners Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
Latitude: 32.348066
Longitude: -90.0626398

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.centralmississippirobotics.org/index.html
Contact centralmississippirobotics@gmail.com
Twitter: TechnoWarriors
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Mississippi-Robotics/243791765690869

Central Mississippi Robotics

Join us on the www.nasatalk.com Robotics Tweetup Collaborative to for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT classroom activities - follow @NXTtweetup

Online Event: http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html
Contact meri@cet.edu
Twitter: NXTtweetup

Robotics Classes for children 7-12 year-old

Event Location:
Learning Smart
13790 NW 4th Street
Sunrise, FL 33325
Latitude: 26.124955
Longitude: -80.333549

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.BrightAndSmart.com
Contact info@BrightAndSmart.com

FIRST® Robotics cross program community interactive robot exhibition

Event Location:
GearHogs FIRST® Robotics
Springdale High School
101 South Pleasant Street
Springdale, AR 72764
Latitude: 36.1851074
Longitude: -94.1429442

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.usfirst.org
Contact swinfrey@sdale.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHS-GearHogs-Team-3612/202981573046945?sk=info

Springdale High School

University of Arkansas College of Engineering

Arkansas FIRST®

Dates : March 13th~April 12th.
What can humanoids do for people? What do scientists need to do?
Here are the 11 finalists from teams developing new applications using DARwIn-OP.
Now, please vote for your favorite application! The deadline is April 12th. Thursday. We will be giving out special gift for voters with the best comments on this thread. Please check below for more info on the videos. (1 BIOLOID Premium, 3 OLLO Bug Kits, 10 OLLO Action Kits sponsored by ROBOTIS)
The winner will be announced after the final demo at 2012 ICRA ceremony, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Online Event: http://www.robotsource.org/xe/2567#2

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotsource.org
Contact contactus2@robotis.com
Twitter: ROBOTIS
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/robotis.company

ROBOTIS

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

A display in the Kelley Engineering Center Atrium highlights several robotics projects at Oregon State. Check back often, as posters might change from day to day!

Event Location:
Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Center, Room: Atrium (West end)
Kelley Engineering Center
Corvallis, OR 97331
Latitude: 44.5671177
Longitude: -123.2785421

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/osurc/
Contact osurcofficers@engr.orst.edu
Twitter: @OSURobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSURobotics

Oregon State University Robotics Club

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors.See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

An expert speaker on the National Robotics Initiative will address key aspects of the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy's National Robotics Initiative. Dr. Chuck Thorpe of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will join us in the Twin Cities to discuss President Obama's National Robotics Initiative and the societal and cultural factors that will continue to drive the world's robotics revolution.

Event Location:
TBD
TBD, Room: TBD
TBD
Minneapolis, MN TBD
Latitude: 44.9799654
Longitude: -93.2638361

This event is intended for:

• Business Audience

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.roboticsalley.org

Robotics Alley

Minnesota High Tech Association

ReconRobotics

1st - 5th grade students will be working with robotic challenges and using software to program NXT robots to complete tasks and competitive outcomes.

Online Event: http://www.kidoyo.com

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.kidoyo.com
Contact legorobo@kidoyo.com
Twitter: @kid_OYO

NoizIvy.org

As part of National Robotics Week, Robotics & Intelligent Machines @ Georgia Tech (RIM@GT) will be hosting an Open House where robots across 5 departments (ME, ECE, CS, BME and AE) and the Georgia Tech Research Institute will be show-cased. The open house will include guided tours for groups of students.

Event Location:
Georgia Tech
RIM@GT
801 Atlantic Dr
Atlanta, GA 30332
Latitude: 33.7772027
Longitude: -84.3977401

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotics.gatech.edu/nrwtour12
Contact nwhite@cc.gatech.edu

Robotics and INtelligent Machines @ GT

Join Thanksgiving Point Institute in celebrating Robotics Week by attending a Lego Robotics Day camp! There's something for all ages!
Check out our website to register. Camps include NXT, WeDo and even Scout Merit badges! See you soon!

Event Location:
Thanksgiving Point Institute
Museum of Ancient Life, Room: Amber Room
3003. Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
Latitude: 40.43945
Longitude: -111.900556

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/learn
Contact cmayberry@thanksgivingpoint.org

Visit the Bug Zoo during National Robotics Week and see how roboticists use inspiration from nature to build the future of robots.  Local company, Infamous Robotics llc will be on hand with bug robots to show how they got their movement and looks from nature.

Event Location:
Infamous Robotics
Smithsonian Natural History Museum , Room: Bug Zoo
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington , DC 20560
Latitude: 38.8921037
Longitude: -77.0259613

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.infamousrobotics.com/
Contact robots@infamousrobotics.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infamous-Robotics-LLC/156547897741644

Infamous Robotics

In the spirit of National Robotics Week, Motoman Robotics is hosting educational events at our facility in Miamisburg. HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS highly interested in robotics and automation technology are welcome to attend.

See our robots in action! Talk to engineers and technicians regarding automation and career opportunities.

One-hour sessions are available with a limit of 25 students per group. Registration is required.

Event Location:
Motoman Robotics
100 Automation Way
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Latitude: 39.5984141
Longitude: -84.2438094

This event is intended for:

• College age and above

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.motoman.com
Visit stephanie.fulkerson@motoman.com
Twitter: Yaskawa_Motoman
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dexter-Bot/83186234468

Motoman Robotics

During the event, you will be able to personally experience the newest version of NAO Next Gen, discover its features, programming, software-packages, and get a special discount on every order!

Agenda:

Every round hour - Demo and dance show

Every X:30 - Programming Session

Our robotics experts will be available to answer your questions, and will demonstrate the robots in teaching STEM topics.

Event Location:
TCEA
8134 Exchange Dr.
Austin, TX 78754
Latitude: 30.330584
Longitude: -97.673357

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5okhwo83496d32d&llr=7cvwtbjab
Contact elad@robotslab.com

RobotsLab

Aldebaran Robotics

The job fair is a new initiative at the popular Robot Block Party in celebration of National Robotics Week. From 1 to 2pm, the Robot Block Party doors are open to students and postgrads who are considering a career in robotics. Robotics is a growth industry with great potential for careers in a range of disciplines, including design, psychology, biological and physical sciences, mechanical, industrial and electrical engineering, AI, mathematics and computer sciences.

Event Location:
Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society
Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab
473 Oak Road
Stanford, CA 94305
Latitude: 37.4301153
Longitude: -122.1842471

For more information on this event:
Visit http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/
Contactandrakeay@gmail.com
Twitter: stanfordcis
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stanfordcis

Center for Internet and Society

Silicon Valley Robotics

Adept

Bosch

SRI International

Willow Garage

The Tech Musum

AUVSI

VAIL/CARS (Stanford Mechanical Engineering)

Robot LaunchPad

The Mississippi State University Micro Air Vehicle team will show their autonomously MAV follow walls and enter a door.

Event Location:
Mississippi State University
Simrall Hall, Room: Auditorium
406 Hardy Rd.
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Latitude: 31.3247022
Longitude: -89.2979486

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event visit: Team Pollitz
Contact biz-demo@bryanandvika.com

Mississippi State University

The Center for Internet and Society (CIS) is once again participating in National Robotics Week, organized by the Robotics Caucus of the U.S. Congress and leading robotics companies, schools, and organizations. In connection to NRW, Stanford University will hold a Robot Block Party on April 11, 2012. This event will showcase cutting edge robotics technology from throughout the Bay Area.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration needed.

Event Location:
Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School
VAIL Building
473 Oak Road
Stanford, CA 94305
Latitude: 37.4301153
Longitude: -122.1842471

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/events/national-robotics-week-2012
Contact cis@law.stanford.edu
Twitter: StanfordCIS
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stanfordcis

Center for Internet and Society

Silicon Valley Robotics

Adept

Bosch

SRI International

Willow Garage

The Tech Musum

AUVSI

VAIL/CARS (Stanford Mechanical Engineering)

Robot LaunchPad

Tours of Drexel University's various robotics labs. Two tours daily each starting at 3pm and 4:30pm respectively.

Event Location:
Drexel University
Bossone Bldg, Room: 1st Floor Lobby
3120 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Latitude: 39.9551828
Longitude: -75.1862005

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotics.mem.drexel.edu/
Contact BNicholas@coe.drexel.edu

Drexel University

A three hour activity day showcasing the various 4-H opportunities in robotics for youth of all ages, hosted by the University of Idaho's Nez Perce County Extension office and the Engineering and Computer Science clubs of Lewis and Clark State College.

Event Location:
Nez Perce County Fairgrounds
1229 Burrell Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Latitude: 46.3766595
Longitude: -116.9701901

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit Idaho 4h
Contact ebrynestad@uidaho.edu

Nez Perce County Extension

Idaho 4h

LCSC Engineering and Computer Science clubs

Join us on the www.nasatalk.com Robotics Tweetup Collaborative to discuss LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT classroom activities - follow @NXTtweetup

Online Event: http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html
Contact meri@cet.edu
Twitter: NXTtweetup

Dates : March 13th~April 12th.
What can humanoids do for people? What do scientists need to do?
Here are the 11 finalists from teams developing new applications using DARwIn-OP.
Now, please vote for your favorite application! The deadline is April 12th. Thursday. We will be giving out special gift for voters with the best comments on this thread. Please check below for more info on the videos. (1 BIOLOID Premium, 3 OLLO Bug Kits, 10 OLLO Action Kits sponsored by ROBOTIS)
The winner will be announced after the final demo at 2012 ICRA ceremony, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Online Event: http://www.robotsource.org/xe/2567#2

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotsource.org
Contact contactus2@robotis.com
Twitter: ROBOTIS
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/robotis.company

ROBOTIS

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

Students from the GA/AL district will gather to demonstrate what they have learned about robotics this year. The students will present their FIRST LEGO League projects and robots. As teams the students will apply the robotics building and programming skills to traverse the surface of Mars to rescue a "disabled Mars rover". The students will also do inquiry based activities to determine the safest way to land a Mars Rover on the surface of Mars. The third activity will include giving their LEGO NXT robots a personality using sound, display and movement.

Event Location:
Maxwell AFB Elementary/Middle School
STARBASE, Room: Bldg 835
800 Magnolia Blvd
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Latitude: 32.3785163
Longitude: -86.3430048

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.am.dodea.edu/maxwell/
Contact rebecca.hill@am.dodea.edu

Teams of high-school aged students have 6 weeks to design, build, and test competition robots while participating in the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics challenge.
This years game, Rebound Rumble, takes a page out of the book of sports with teams designing robots to play basketball on a 27X54ft court. Each match consists of two opposing alliances of three teams and begins with a 15 second hybrid period where robots drive autonomously or by the control of one student using a Microsoft Kinect. After the Hybrid period, drivers step up to the wireless controls and take over. Robots shoot and score a basketball in one of four goals and then attempt to balance on a bridge in the middle of the court.
Up to this point, 190 Michigan teams have participated in 10 weekly regional events shooting to be one of 64 teams to make it to the State Championship. Winners of this event go to compete against the best of over 2000 teams world wide at the FIRST Championship Event in St. Louis. This high energy event is sure to please the crowd with the chance to be up close and next to the robots.

Event Location:
Eastern Michigan University
EMU Convocation Center
799 N. Hewitt Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Latitude: 42.2517232
Longitude: -83.6477479

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://firstinmichigan.com/FRC_2012/State_Championship/state_championship.html

FIRST Robotics

FIRST In Michigan

Rebound Rumble Information

Close to 80 middle and high school teams of students from school districts and after school clubs, including 4-H, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, will assemble to assess how their SeaPerch underwater ROVs fare in a competition among their peers through a series of underwater challenges and juried poster presentations where their designs and adaptations will be presented.

Event Location:
Manassas Park Community Center
99 Adams Street
Manassas, VA 20111-2395
Latitude: 38.7831535
Longitude: -77.4622484

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://seaperch.org
Contact chedeen@seaperch.org

SeaPerch

NEEC

AUVSI Foundation

A display in the Kelley Engineering Center Atrium highlights several robotics projects at Oregon State. Check back often, as posters might change from day to day!

Event Location:
Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Center, Room: Atrium (West end)
Kelley Engineering Center
Corvallis, OR 97331
Latitude: 44.5671177
Longitude: -123.2785421

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/osurc/
Contact osurcofficers@engr.orst.edu
Twitter: @OSURobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSURobotics

Oregon State University Robotics Club

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors.See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

The National Robotics Challenge is designed to provide students of all ages and levels of study the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, controls, robotics and other technologies through competitive engineering contests. Students are judged on their application of technology principles, engineering concepts and their ability to solve real-world problems through a team approach.

Event Location:
The National Robotics Challenge
Veteran's Memorial Colliseum
220 E. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
Latitude: 40.6003064
Longitude: -83.1257011

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nationalroboticschallenge.org
Contact tdouce@getsetsite.org
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheNRC

National Robotics Challenge

iRobot will visit the students at both the Clark and Wilkins school and demonstrate their robot technology.

Event Location:
Clark/Wilkins School
80 Boston Post Road
Amherst, NH 03031
Latitude: 42.8676656
Longitude: -71.6320266

For more information on this event:
Visit http://irobot.com

iRobot

Presentations, exhibits, networking
Learn from industry experts about the productivity and cost efficiencies of incorporating robotic automation into operations.

Event Location:
Wichita State University
National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), Room: NCAT Training Center
4004 N Webb Rd.
Wichita, KS 67226
Latitude: 37.7642339
Longitude: -97.2264

This event is intended for:

• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit Wichita Area Technical College
Contact bshelton@gwedc.org

Great Plains Robotic Alliance

1st - 5th grade students will be working with robotic challenges and using software to program NXT robots to complete tasks and competitive outcomes.

Online Event: http://www.kidoyo.com

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.kidoyo.com
Contact legorobo@kidoyo.com
Twitter: @kid_OYO

NoizIvy.org

Join Thanksgiving Point Institute in celebrating Robotics Week by attending a Lego Robotics Day camp! There's something for all ages!
Check out our website to register. Camps include NXT, WeDo and even Scout Merit badges! See you soon!

Event Location:
Thanksgiving Point Institute
Museum of Ancient Life, Room: Amber Room
3003. Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
Latitude: 40.43945
Longitude: -111.900556

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/learn
Contact cmayberry@thanksgivingpoint.org

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

Open house in the robotics research laboratories at the University of
Southern California, in downtown Los Angeles. Visitors will be able to check
out and interact with the latest research robots from USC, meet students and
professors from the USC research labs, and discuss robotics research and
education. For all ages and anyone interested in robotics!

Event Location:
University of Southern California
HNB, RTH, Room: HNB-10, RTH 4th floor
3641 Watt Way (enter Gate #5 on Vermont Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Latitude: 34.020622
Longitude: -118.287815

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://ilab.usc.edu/events/roh2012
Contact itti@pollux.usc.edu

University of Southern California

US FIRST Team 3843 MCRT will present their competition robot to the Murray County Rotary Club

Event Location:
Team 3843 MCRT
Murray High School
501 Doran Rd
Murray, KY 42071
Latitude: 36.6028
Longitude: -88.3335937

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.team3843.com/

Team 3843 MCRT

We will be having Jason Kamrud, a Sales Engineer from Fargo Automation come present on the robots they build at their factory in Fargo as well as some students talk about their Lego League team and Bison Best team.

Event Location:
Fargo Automation and West Fargo Middle School
STEM Center Gym
109 3rd St. E
West Fargo, ND 58078
Latitude: 46.875184
Longitude: -96.895638

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.fargoautomation.com/
Contact dkamrud@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Fargo Automation

Learn about different kinds of robots, their design and component makeup, basic safety considerations and integration methodologies. See movies of factory solutions in action (e.g., in automotive settings, packaging warehouses, and semiconductor manufacturing facilities.) These and a variety of other industrial markets and robot solutions within them are examined along with key technologies that enable them.

Online Event: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/333598448

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotics.org/events/event.cfm?id=141
Contact BHuse@robotics.org
Twitter: RIA_robotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Robotic-Industries-Association/172699179409023

Robotics Industries Association

Open House

Event Location:
Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)
Robotics Lab, Room: Under Anytime Fitness
100 S Alcaniz Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Latitude: 30.4122083
Longitude: -87.209762

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.ihmc.us
Contact blayton@ihmc.us
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIHMC

Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)

Join us on the www.nasatalk.com Robotics Tweetup Collaborative to discuss LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT classroom activities - follow @NXTtweetup

Online Event: http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html
Contactmeri@cet.edu
Twitter: NXTtweetup

Red Whittaker, Robotics Pioneer and CMU Professor, will speak at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The public is invited to attend his talk and reception immediately following.

Event Location:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Atwater Kent, Room: AK 116
Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Latitude: 42.2837717
Longitude: -71.8304496

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotics.wpi.edu/

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

FTC Robot demonstration at an Elementary School

Event Location:
Empire Oaks Elementary School
1830 Bonhill Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
Latitude: 38.6776711
Longitude: -121.1083161

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Contact phoenxtrix@gmail.com

Empire Oaks Elementary

FTC Team 3509 PHOENXTRIX

Robotics Classes for children 7-12 year-old

Event Location:
American Intercontinental University
Main Building, Room: 116
2250 N Commerce Parkway
Weston, FL 33326
Latitude: 26.08953
Longitude: -80.367068

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.BrightAndSmart.com
Contact info@BrightAndSmart.com

Come expore Roboworld during a tour of the worlds biggest permanent robotics exhibit. Hands on workshop with the robot Quasi

Event Location:
Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Latitude: 40.4456737
Longitude: -80.0180996

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/calendar/events_detail.php?eventID=2348&year=2012&month=4&date=12
Twitter: CSCpittsburgh
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnegiesciencecenter

Carnegie Science Center

****Jigsaw is building a self navigating robot to compete at the Robothon on June 2, and we need more team members and mentors. would you help please.*****

PS: Professor Sebastian Thrun will help us complete programming all the major systems of a robotic car over the course of seven weeks. (CS373 - PROGRAMMING A ROBOTIC CAR http://www.udacity.com/overview/Course/cs373 )

Lead: Shubham Shukla

Host: Budi Mulyo

(Jigsaw Renaissance)

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More info:
SRS Robo-Magellan

http://www.robothon.org/robothon/robo-magellan.php
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Event Location:
Jigsaw Renaissance
INScape Arts, Room: 112
815 Seattle Boulevard South.
Seattle, WA 98134
Latitude: 47.5956093
Longitude: -122.3274536

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.jigsawrenaissance.org/2012/04/robo-magellan-project/

Jigsaw Renaissance

A preview of music's future, the KarmetiK Machine Orchestra brings together robotic instruments with human performers using modified instruments and unique human computer interfaces. The orchestra's performances combine high-tech interpretations of world music on modified traditional instruments and original experimental compositions performed on one-of-a-kind robotic instruments.

Event Location:
REDCAT Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex
631 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Latitude: 34.055148
Longitude: -118.25071

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.machineorchestra.com
Contact info@karmetik.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/324076977652276/

Karmetik

Google+ Hangout with robot builders from around the globe!

Online Event: http://robotgrrl.com/robotparty

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotgrrl.com/robotparty
Twitter: RobotGrrl

They're building robots.

We're building a workforce.
How's that for ingenuity?

THE SPARK IS NOW FULL COMBUSTION! Faced with an aging manufacturing workforce, The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association spear-headed efforts to bring a national student robotics program to the Pittsburgh region. Local manufacturers and educators joined forces in 2005, and with just 6 schools, launched BotsIQ. Now, in its seventh year, the program has exploded to include more than 40 schools and its own fan base. Working with a Robotics Curriculum based on the National Curriculum Standards and Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) mechanical engineering methodology, southwestern Pennsylvania students are taught to design, build and battle robots in a gladiator-style competition. The competition draws on students' knowledge of math, science, engineering and even public speaking. Perhaps most importantly, students see that building things is challenging, it's fun, and IT'S A POTENTIAL CAREER.
Students, their teachers and their manufacturing partners are working RIGHT NOW to construct their bots for battle. The preliminary competition is set for MARCH 23 & 24, 2012 AT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. The finals will be held on APRIL 13 & 14, 2012 AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN YOUNGWOOD, PA.

Event Location:
Westmoreland County Community College
Founders Hall
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
Latitude: 40.235075
Longitude: -79.565547

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.botsiqpa.org
Contact valoski@ncsquared.com

Westmoreland County Community College

Pittsburgh Chapter - National Tooling and Machining Association

Hamill Manufacturing

Kennametal Foundation

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

Teams of high-school aged students have 6 weeks to design, build, and test competition robots while participating in the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics challenge.
This years game, Rebound Rumble, takes a page out of the book of sports with teams designing robots to play basketball on a 27X54ft court. Each match consists of two opposing alliances of three teams and begins with a 15 second hybrid period where robots drive autonomously or by the control of one student using a Microsoft Kinect. After the Hybrid period, drivers step up to the wireless controls and take over. Robots shoot and score a basketball in one of four goals and then attempt to balance on a bridge in the middle of the court.
Up to this point, 190 Michigan teams have participated in 10 weekly regional events shooting to be one of 64 teams to make it to the State Championship. Winners of this event go to compete against the best of over 2000 teams world wide at the FIRST Championship Event in St. Louis. This high energy event is sure to please the crowd with the chance to be up close and next to the robots.

Event Location:
Eastern Michigan University
EMU Convocation Center
799 N. Hewitt Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Latitude: 42.2517232
Longitude: -83.6477479

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://firstinmichigan.com/FRC_2012/State_Championship/state_championship.html

FIRST Robotics

FIRST In Michigan

Rebound Rumble Information

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.

To celebrate National Robotics Week, Mega Startup Weekend is exploring the awesome worlds of Mobile, Gaming, and Robots! Mega Startup Weekend is the largest Startup Weekend in the Bay Area and in the world, hosting over 300 attendees in 3 different verticals. This is our annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship, hosted by Microsoft BizSpark, Startup America, and DEMO.

Event Location:
Microsoft
1065 La Avenida
Mountain View, CA 94043
Latitude: 37.410528
Longitude: -122.0711946

This event is intended for:

• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://mega.startupweekend.org

A display in the Kelley Engineering Center Atrium highlights several robotics projects at Oregon State. Check back often, as posters might change from day to day!

Event Location:
Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Center, Room: Atrium (West end)
Kelley Engineering Center
Corvallis, OR 97331
Latitude: 44.5671177
Longitude: -123.2785421

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/osurc/
Contact osurcofficers@engr.orst.edu
Twitter: @OSURobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSURobotics

Oregon State University Robotics Club

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors.See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

iRobot will demonstrate some of it's robots to students

Event Location:
Glover School
9 Maple Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Latitude: 42.4899865
Longitude: -70.8801558

For more information on this event:
Visit iRobot

The National Robotics Challenge is designed to provide students of all ages and levels of study the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, controls, robotics and other technologies through competitive engineering contests. Students are judged on their application of technology principles, engineering concepts and their ability to solve real-world problems through a team approach.

Event Location:
The National Robotics Challenge
Veteran's Memorial Colliseum
220 E. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
Latitude: 40.6003064
Longitude: -83.1257011

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nationalroboticschallenge.org
Contact tdouce@getsetsite.org
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheNRC

National Robotics Challenge

iRobot will visit the students at both the Clark and Wilkins school and demonstrate their robot technology.

Event Location:
Clark/Wilkins School
80 Boston Post Road
Amherst, NH 03031
Latitude: 42.8676656
Longitude: -71.6320266

For more information on this event:
Visit http://irobot.com

iRobot

The Robotics Club at UCF in addition to other partners in the community will be demonstrating their autonomous robotic platforms all day at the Partnership II and III buildings and welcomes all those in the community with an interest to attend.

Event Location:
University of Central Florida - Institute for Simulation and Training
Partnership II, Room: 108
3100 Technology Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826
Latitude: 28.5862104
Longitude: -81.2006355

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotics.ucf.edu
Contact ucfroboticsclubnews@gmail.com
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ucfroboticsclub/

Robotics Club at UCF

In celebration of National Robotics Week the GRASP (General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception) Lab at the University of Pennsylvania will host an open house on Friday, April 13th. Attendees will have a chance to explore GRASP facilities, view robot demonstrations and speak with robotics researchers. GRASP graduate students will be showing off robots that fly, perform surgery, play soccer, high-five, climb poles, and maybe someday travel to space. The event is free and open to K-16 groups. Please email Rebecca Stein (restein@seas.upenn.edu) if you are interested in attending. Space is limited.

Event Location:
University of Pennsylvania
Levine Hall
3330 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Latitude: 39.9523236
Longitude: -75.1911378

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit https://alliance.seas.upenn.edu/~graspk12/wiki/index.php?n=Main.NationalRoboticsWeek
Contact restein@seas.upenn.edu
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GRASPLab

https://alliance.seas.upenn.edu/~graspk12/wiki/index.php?n=Main.NationalRoboticsWeek

1st - 5th grade students will be working with robotic challenges and using software to program NXT robots to complete tasks and competitive outcomes.

Online Event: http://www.kidoyo.com

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.kidoyo.com
Contact legorobo@kidoyo.com
Twitter: @kid_OYO

NoizIvy.org

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

During Engineering Open House Day, April 13 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, tours will visit our Mechatronics Lab: where faculty and students will demonstrate robots developed at UNL for surgery, space exploration and traffic safety. Learn how you can join this Husker team for an exciting future in robotics! For a preview of UNL Robotics, view a video at http://go.unl.edu/4io or visit http://engineering.unl.edu/research/robots/.

Event Location:
UNL College of Engineering
Othmer Hall, Room: tours depart from lobby
17th & Vine Streets
Lincoln, NE 68508
Latitude: -33.1986831
Longitude: -54.0399465

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://engineering.unl.edu/Events/Eweek/eweek-openhouse.shtml
Twitter: @NebEngineering
Find it on Facebook: http://facebook.com/NebraskaEngineering

Nebraska Engineering

Local Houston companies, robotics clubs, competition teams, and enthusiasts will gather at Space Center Houston to show off their robots.

Event Location:
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA PARKWAY
Houston, TX 77058
Latitude: 29.5487081
Longitude: -95.098134

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.neptecusa.com/nrw
Contact nrw@neptecusa.com

Neptec USA

NASA JSC

Space Center Houston

National Robotics Week is coming to Florida International University. This series of robotics events hosted by School of Computer and Information Science and DISCOVERY Lab will take place from April 13th to April 14th. Presentations of exciting and interesting robotics research will occur across all two days.

Event Location:
SCIS, Florida International University
ECS, Room: 232
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Latitude: 25.7605517
Longitude: -80.3762341

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://discoverylab.cis.fiu.edu
Contact lherr012@fiu.edu
Twitter: @fiudiscovery
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Discovery-Lab/100003508689829

School of Computing & Information Science, Florida International University

FIU Discovery Lab

This exciting expo will be full of walking and flying robots, demonstrations, innovation and hands-on projects!

Register here: http://parallaxexpo.eventbrite.com

Don't Miss!
Quadcopter Demonstrations
Boy Scout Robotics Merit Badge Training
Vendors Displaying Their Unique Projects
Parallax Open House & Tours
Speakers
Robotics Competitions
Soldering Stations
Propeller Chip & BASIC Stamp Demonstrations
Food & Freebies!

Event Location:
Parallax Inc
599 Menlo Drive
Rocklin, CA 95765
Latitude: 38.812756
Longitude: -121.29616

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.Parallax.com
Contact mktg@parallax.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/parallaxinc
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ParallaxFan

University robot teams will be openly presenting their robots to the public. This educational event, organized by local company Infamous Robotics LLC, invites children of all ages and adults to come learn, ask questions and see first hand at this unique event what goes into these robotic projects.

Event Location:
National Air and Space Museum
Independence Ave at 6th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20560
Latitude: 38.8875682
Longitude: -77.0199048

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://infamousrobotics.com
Contact robots@InfamousRobotics.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infamous-Robotics-LLC/156547897741644

Infamous Robotics

National Air & Space Museum

Tours of Drexel University's various robotics labs. Two tours daily each starting at 3pm and 4:30pm respectively.

Event Location:
Drexel University
Bossone Bldg, Room: 1st Floor Lobby
3120 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Latitude: 39.9551828
Longitude: -75.1862005

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotics.mem.drexel.edu/
Contact BNicholas@coe.drexel.edu

Drexel University

Operation: Military Kids (OMK), part of the 4‐H Youth Development program of University of Idaho Cooperative Extension, will be hosting a day of activities for youth and families, including a number of robotics activities, at the Boys and Girls club in Boise.

Event Location:
Boys and Girls Club
610 E 42nd
Garden City, ID 83714
Latitude: 43.6369618
Longitude: -116.2447955

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit ebrynestad@uidaho.edu

Operation: Military Kids

Idaho 4h

Join us on the www.nasatalk.com Robotics Tweetup Collaborative to for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT classroom activities - follow @NXTtweetup

Online Event: http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nasatalk.com/collaboratives/robotics/nasatalk-nxt-tweetup.html
Contact meri@cet.edu
Twitter: NXTtweetup

This is a public open house held in the R-House human-robot interaction lab, part of Indiana University's School of Informatics and Computing. It will showcase various examples of research in human-robot interaction, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and pervasive computing through live demonstrations, simulations and student poster presentations. Come meet the robots!

Event Location:
Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing
R-House Lab
919 E. 13th Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
Latitude: 39.1752065
Longitude: -86.523354

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Contact selmas@indiana.edu

Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing

4:00 open house with games and robots
5:00 dinner
6:00 presentation
6:30 film “Short Circuit”

Event Location:
BASIS Tucson Upper School
3434 E Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
Latitude: 32.221134
Longitude: -110.919489

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.bitbuckets.org
Contact the.bit.buckets@gmail.com
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BitBuckets

The Bit Buckets, FRC #4183

Watch robots built by OSU students compete to solve a maze the fastest. Free pizza is provided!

Event Location:
Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Center, Room: Atrium (West end)
Kelley Engineering Center
Corvallis, OR 97331
Latitude: 44.5671177
Longitude: -123.2785421

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/osurc/
Contact osurcofficers@engr.orst.edu
Twitter: @OSURobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSURobotics

Oregon State University Robotics Club

A preview of music's future, the KarmetiK Machine Orchestra brings together robotic instruments with human performers using modified instruments and unique human computer interfaces. The orchestra's performances combine high-tech interpretations of world music on modified traditional instruments and original experimental compositions performed on one-of-a-kind robotic instruments.

Event Location:
REDCAT Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex
631 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Latitude: 34.055148
Longitude: -118.25071

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.machineorchestra.com
Contact info@karmetik.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/324076977652276/

Karmetik

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Michigan FIRST
Eastern Michigan University, Room: Convocation Center
799 N. Hewitt Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Latitude: 42.2517232
Longitude: -83.6477479

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.firstinmichigan.org/
Contact gail.alpert@gmail.com
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

"The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

Event Location:
Mid-Atlantic Regional FIRST
Liacouras Center
1776 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Latitude: 39.9798642
Longitude: -75.1583913

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.midatlanticrobotics.com/
Contact frcteams@usfirst.org
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

FIRST

The Botball Educational Robotics Program gives students skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed as they work in teams to design, build and program a pair of autonomous robots for regional and international competitions. All regional Botball tournaments are free and open to the public.

Event Location:
Tarkington Park
3344 West 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60629
Latitude: 41.764364
Longitude: -87.7063728

For more information on this event:
Visit http://botball.org
Contact mcorey@kipr.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Botball-Educational-Robotics-Program/6458034587

BotBall

The Botball Educational Robotics Program gives students skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed as they work in teams to design, build and program a pair of autonomous robots for regional and international competitions. All regional Botball tournaments are free and open to the public.

Event Location:
New Mexico State University, James B. Delameter Activity Center
1518 East University Avenue
Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001
Latitude: 32.28527
Longitude: -106.74985

For more information on this event:
Visit http://botball.org
Contact mcorey@kipr.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Botball-Educational-Robotics-Program/6458034587

BotBall

The Avnet Tech Games (ATG) is an annual college technology competition that provides students with an opportunity to apply what they learn in school to real-world scenarios and compete for scholarships. Students compete in teams and each winning team member is eligible to receive a scholarship. Check out the Robot Race- build and program a robot to maneuver and tow objects through differenc courses.

Event Location:
ATG Arizona
2625 Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
Latitude: 33.3780918
Longitude: -111.9759916

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.avnettechgames.com/
Contact AvnetTechGames@Avnet.com
Twitter: AvnetTechGames
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvnetTechGames?sk=info

Avnet Tech Game

They're building robots.

We're building a workforce.
How's that for ingenuity?

THE SPARK IS NOW FULL COMBUSTION! Faced with an aging manufacturing workforce, The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association spear-headed efforts to bring a national student robotics program to the Pittsburgh region. Local manufacturers and educators joined forces in 2005, and with just 6 schools, launched BotsIQ. Now, in its seventh year, the program has exploded to include more than 40 schools and its own fan base. Working with a Robotics Curriculum based on the National Curriculum Standards and Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) mechanical engineering methodology, southwestern Pennsylvania students are taught to design, build and battle robots in a gladiator-style competition. The competition draws on students' knowledge of math, science, engineering and even public speaking. Perhaps most importantly, students see that building things is challenging, it's fun, and IT'S A POTENTIAL CAREER.
Students, their teachers and their manufacturing partners are working RIGHT NOW to construct their bots for battle. The preliminary competition is set for MARCH 23 & 24, 2012 AT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. The finals will be held on APRIL 13 & 14, 2012 AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN YOUNGWOOD, PA.

Event Location:
Westmoreland County Community College
Founders Hall
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
Latitude: 40.235075
Longitude: -79.565547

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.botsiqpa.org
Contact valoski@ncsquared.com

Westmoreland County Community College

Pittsburgh Chapter - National Tooling and Machining Association

Hamill Manufacturing

Kennametal Foundation

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

The CSM Robotics Challenge for the Junior Division uses LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Systems as the competition platform. This year, the challenge is "Body Forward."

Event Location:
College of Southern Maryland
Physical Education (PE)
8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646
Latitude: 38.559983
Longitude: -77.0095199

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.csmd.edu/ISTEM/events_csmroboticsJunior.html

College of Southern Maryland

Lockheed Martin

Gray's Reef Southeast Regional MATE ROV Competition is hosted by NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary in cooperation with the MATE Center and Georgia Aquarium. Batteries for the competition are provided by Interstate Battery Systems of Savannah. The competition will be held in Savannah at the Chatham County Aquatic Center on Sallie Mood Drive. This year we are hosting teams wishing to compete in all three classes - Scout, Ranger and Explorer. We are looking forward to seeing you in Savannah on April 14th! Exact time to be determined.

Event Location:
Chatham County Aquatic Center
7240 Sallie Mood Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
Latitude: 31.99799
Longitude: -81.0889739

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.materover.org/main/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=23&Itemid=167&rov_competition_id=176#fyi
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate their learning, celebrate their accomplishments, and interact with others who share an interest in robotics.

Event Location:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Athletics & Recreation Center, Room: MP6
201 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Latitude: 40.1013126
Longitude: -88.236018

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state4h/events/4hroboticschallenge.cfm
Contact lbdiaz@illinois.edu

University of Illinois Extension State 4-H Program

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.

To celebrate National Robotics Week, Mega Startup Weekend is exploring the awesome worlds of Mobile, Gaming, and Robots! Mega Startup Weekend is the largest Startup Weekend in the Bay Area and in the world, hosting over 300 attendees in 3 different verticals. This is our annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship, hosted by Microsoft BizSpark, Startup America, and DEMO.

Event Location:
Microsoft
1065 La Avenida
Mountain View, CA 94043
Latitude: 37.410528
Longitude: -122.0711946

This event is intended for:

• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://mega.startupweekend.org

Roborodentia is an annual robotics competion at Cal Poly held during Cal Poly Open House in April. Last year's competition drew over 1000+ spectators and approximately 17 robot entries and teams.

Event Location:
Cal Poly
Mott Gym
South Perimeter Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407oos
Latitude: 35.2988367
Longitude: -120.6610354

For more information on this event:
Visit https://sites.google.com/site/calpolycomputerengineering/
Contact jseng@calpoly.edu
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cal-Poly-SLO-Roborodentia/149097971806979?ref=sgm

Cal Poly

Remember R2-D2, Rosie, or Robbie the Robot? These famous Hollywood robots captured our imaginations, but how will real robots affect our lives in the future? Meet present-day robots (and their human handlers) and discover how they are used as surgical assistants, therapeutic companions, and for search-and-rescue operations.

Event Location:
Museum of Science, Boston
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Latitude: 42.3675576
Longitude: -71.0707006

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://mos.org/cst

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors and students. See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams.Attend a BotBall competition!

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Come play with robots all day. See Make & Take Activity Tables: Make your own bristle bot using common household items. Booth displays for: BSU Robotics Club, DCI Robotics Program, local First Lego League team, First Robotics team & the Boise Bomb Bot.Sumo Competition: Bring your home-made sumo bot and test it out in our competition ring. Robot Show & Tell: Presentations by robot owners covering how they made their bots, what they do, and plans for future development.

Event Location:
Discovery Center of Idaho
131 Myrtle St
Boise, ID 83702
Latitude: 43.6085473
Longitude: -116.1985573

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.scidaho.org/index.php
Contactj.sears@dcidaho.org
Twitter: dcidaho
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryCenterIdaho

Discovery Center of Idaho

An engineering competition for 5th-8th graders that ties to workforce development, the future of industry and commerce, high technology computer & robotic skills and protecting the environment.

Event Location:
6300 Irvington Blvd
Houston, TX 77022-5618
Latitude: 29.8156626
Longitude: -95.3610517

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.ecobotchallenge.com
Contact dkleiner@hcde-texas.org
Twitter: allearthecobot
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EcoBotChallenge

Education Foundation of Harris County

Teams of 2-4 students will work together to build a basic robot (using LEGO RCX or LEGO NXT kits) and program the robot to accomplish a challenge task. Students may use any sensors provided with the LEGO kits. The MU annual robotics challenge event will be held on Saturday, 14 April 2012 (9:00am – 1:00pm). All teams will have the opportunity to demonstrate their robots on the standard challenge course. Each team will also meet with a panel of judges to discuss their approach to programming the robot to complete the challenge. The judges may select various approaches from the students’ programs and ask the teams to provide a brief presentation to the group. Students will be allowed to reprogram their robots the day of the competition. Each school is responsible for providing a computer for their teams. After the conclusion of the challenge, team members will be presented with certificates of achievement in the MU robotics design challenge.

Event Location:
University of Missouri
Engineering Building West Auditorium
6th STreet
columbia, MO 65211
Latitude: 38.9660027
Longitude: -92.2893304

For more information on this event:
Visit http://engineering.missouri.edu/neuro/outreach/robotics-design-challenge/
Contact psswx7@mail.missouri.edu
Twitter: mizzouengineer
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MUEngineering

University of Missouri

A panel discussion and indoor robotics block party. FAME's event is hosted by Barlay's Bank

Event Location:
Barclay's Bank
125 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Latitude: 39.7385642
Longitude: -75.556435

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.famedelaware.org
Visit http://eventbrite.com
Contact jhines@famedelaware.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FAME-Delaware/186999324656601

FAME, Inc

This exciting expo will be full of walking and flying robots, demonstrations, innovation and hands-on projects!

Register here: http://parallaxexpo.eventbrite.com

Don't Miss!
Quadcopter Demonstrations
Boy Scout Robotics Merit Badge Training
Vendors Displaying Their Unique Projects
Parallax Open House & Tours
Speakers
Robotics Competitions
Soldering Stations
Propeller Chip & BASIC Stamp Demonstrations
Food & Freebies!

Event Location:
Parallax Inc
599 Menlo Drive
Rocklin, CA 95765
Latitude: 38.812756
Longitude: -121.29616

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.Parallax.com
Contact mktg@parallax.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/parallaxinc
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ParallaxFan

Robofest is an annual autonomous robotics competition designed to promote and support STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Math) and Computer Science for students in grades 5 - 12 and college students. Robofest challenges teams of students to design, build, and program robots to compete in various categories.

Event Location:
Lawrence Technological University
Field House
21000 West 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
Latitude: 42.472841
Longitude: -83.249803

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robofest.net
Contact robofestoffice@gmail.com
Twitter: robofest
Find it on Facebook: http://facebook.com/robofest

Lawrence Tech

The National Robotics Challenge is designed to provide students of all ages and levels of study the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, controls, robotics and other technologies through competitive engineering contests. Students are judged on their application of technology principles, engineering concepts and their ability to solve real-world problems through a team approach.

Event Location:
The National Robotics Challenge
Veteran's Memorial Colliseum
220 E. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
Latitude: 40.6003064
Longitude: -83.1257011

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.nationalroboticschallenge.org
Contact tdouce@getsetsite.org
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheNRC

National Robotics Challenge

Teams of high school students build a two leg or four leg walking robot. It is an inexpensive team project designed to engage High School boys and girls in a 2 to 4 month activity that closely resembles the work a graduate engineer would
be doing in the “real world”. They build a basic robot chassis from a kit provided by the IEEE Baltimore section. They make a body for the robot and a carrying case - artistic themes are encouraged. On the day of the challenge the students walk their robot down an obstacle course for time and they also present a written report and an oral report to a group of judges for points. The event is run over two days - Saturday 4/14 from 9:00 am to 3 pm and Sunday 4/15 from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Event Location:
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
Latitude: 39.2736435
Longitude: -76.6023016

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotchallenge.com

IEEE Baltimore Section

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

The Wheeling Jesuit University Center for Educational Technologies in Wheeling, WV will conduct two all-day “Girls as NASA Robotic Engineers” workshops for girls, women educators and youth group leaders. Girls will build and program robots with sensors to solve a series of increasingly difficult challenges. They will also see videos of NASA robotics engineers. Girls working in pairs will learn basic programming skills and receive immediate feedback as they program robots to travel one meter, apply ratios to retrieve an object located a fraction of a meter from their start position. Girls will use a light and ultrasonic sensors to navigate a course. They will also use sound sensors to control their bots.

Event Location:
Wheeling Jesuit University Center for Educational Technologies
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Latitude: 40.067915
Longitude: -80.691216

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www6.cet.edu/cet/robotics/031712GirlsReservation.pdf
Contact meri@cet.edu

Wheeling Jesuit University Center for Educational Technologies

The Saturday Thing, based on the very successful workshop of the same name started at MIT's Edgerton Center, aims to provide students with an environment that stimulates innovation: freedom to think and explore, a community of colleagues who are also innovators, equipment to enable innovation, and easily accessible supplies. The STEMAK program of the Juneau Economic Development Council will provide this environment to children young and old in its Juneau STEM office, opening its doors on Saturdays at no cost. There, participants will find materials, tools, and volunteer mentors, many with technical or engineering backgrounds. Kids can do anything they want, driven by their own curiosity and imagination. Projects might take a day or a year. Some projects may be built solely in the lab, others may also be worked on at home. Projects might include building a microgravity drop tower to do experiments in a low-gravity environment; others might include optics and light. One thing is certain, kids will be having fun as they explore and learn!

Event Location:
Juneau Economic Development Council
JEDC SpringBoard STEM Office
603 W Willoughby Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
Latitude: 58.3007323
Longitude: -134.4184439

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.stemak.org/saturday-thing
Contact rvieth@jedc.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juneaueconomy

STEM AK- Juneau Economic Development Council

An expo and demonstration of the robots, inventors, and manufacturers who are involved in the robotics industry in Colorado.

A local FRC chapter will be making lunch; proceeds benefit them.

Event Location:
Colorado Robotics Association
Club Workshop
999 Vallejo Street, #2
Denver, CO 80204
Latitude: 39.7323126
Longitude: -105.0129242

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.coloradoroboticsassociation.org

Colorado Robotics Association

Local Houston companies, robotics clubs, competition teams, and enthusiasts will gather at Space Center Houston to show off their robots.

Event Location:
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA PARKWAY
Houston, TX 77058
Latitude: 29.5487081
Longitude: -95.098134

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.neptecusa.com/nrw
Contact nrw@neptecusa.com

Neptec USA

NASA JSC

Space Center Houston

The Seattle Robotics Society was formed in 1982 to serve those interested in learning about and building robots. We are a non-profit corporation comprised of a diverse group of professionals and amateurs, high school students and college professors, engineers and tinkerers. Our passion is the creation of cybernetic creatures that challenge the old definitions of life, intelligence, and practicality. We have regular meetings on the third Saturday of each month. Come join us and share in the adventure of robotics. See our website for meeting details.

Event Location:
Renton Technical College
Greco, Room: K201/202
3000 NE 4th st
Renton, WA 98056
Latitude: 47.492748
Longitude: -122.176651

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.seattlerobotics.org
Contact secretary@seattlerobotics.org
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seattle-Robotics-Society/331139672992

Seattle Robotics Society

Help us celebrate National Robotics Week! Interact with autonomous robots, watch a robotic football scrimmage, and more. Come see the incredible things robots and sensors can do - from drawing to playing music to helping with autism and stroke therapies - and talk to the students who are making it happen!

Event Location:
University of Notre Dame
Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center, Room: North Dome
113 Joyce Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Latitude: 41.6983401
Longitude: -86.2340546

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://engineering.nd.edu/ndnrw

University of Notre Dame College of Engineering

National Robotics Week is coming to Florida International University. This series of robotics events hosted by School of Computer and Information Science and DISCOVERY Lab will take place from April 13th to April 14th. Presentations of exciting and interesting robotics research will occur across all two days.

Event Location:
SCIS, Florida International University
ECS, Room: 232
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Latitude: 25.7605517
Longitude: -80.3762341

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://discoverylab.cis.fiu.edu
Contact lherr012@fiu.edu
Twitter: @fiudiscovery
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Discovery-Lab/100003508689829

School of Computing & Information Science, Florida International University

FIU Discovery Lab

Explore robotics at The Works hands-on museum of engineering with demonstrations and hands-on activities about robotics from local businesses and educational organizations. (details to follow!)

Event Location:
The Works
where kids explore how things work
9740 Grand Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55420
Latitude: 44.827284
Longitude: -93.286191

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.theworks.org
Twitter: @theworksmuseum
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworks

Are you ready to Robot Rumble? Join the leagues of professionals and enthusiasts in the dynamic science of robotics. Hands-on demos, workshops, Bot Hockey and more!

Event Location:
Museum of Life and Science
Main Building
433 W Murray Ave
Durham, NC 27704
Latitude: 36.0286513
Longitude: -78.8973216

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
View www.ncmls.org
Contact nancyd@ncmls.org
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifeandscience

University robot teams will be openly presenting their robots to the public. This educational event, organized by local company Infamous Robotics LLC, invites children of all ages and adults to come learn, ask questions and see first hand at this unique event what goes into these robotic projects.

Event Location:
National Air and Space Museum
Independence Ave at 6th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20560
Latitude: 38.8875682
Longitude: -77.0199048

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://infamousrobotics.com
Contact robots@InfamousRobotics.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infamous-Robotics-LLC/156547897741644

Infamous Robotics

National Air & Space Museum

TOPIC: Introduction to Arduino Nano 3.0

Peter Palacios
Isaac Almaraz
Lee Sawyer

ABSTRACT: Workshop will include an
introduction to the Arduino Nano V3.0
microcontroller. Students will be given two
experiments to complete:

Experiment 1: Controlling a MOTOR
Experiment 2: Drawing data from an IR Sensor

The series will also include prototyping, and wiring
techniques.

Event Location:
California State University, Los Angeles
Engineering and Technology , Room: C251
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Latitude: 34.0646447
Longitude: -118.1696118

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ieee/whatsnew.html
Contact gregoriovaldivia@hotmail.com
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Itriplee-Csula/100001680223858

IEEE Student Branch

Robotics Classes for children, ages 7-12

Event Location:
Emma Lou Civic Center
Community Center, Room: meeting room
1801 NE 6th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Latitude: 26.240013
Longitude: -80.105901

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.BrightAndSmart.com
Contact info@BrightAndSmart.com

Robotics Classes for children, ages 7-12

Event Location:
Kennedy Community Center
Community Center
5555 Palm Tree Rd.
Plantation, FL 33317
Latitude: 26.12896
Longitude: -80.22411

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.BrightAndSmart.com
Contact info@BrightAndSmart.com

Own a robot? Bring it to the museum for FREE admission (one free admission per robot). Any robot will work- a model, a toy, a cleaning robot, an industry robot, a movie prop, a competition robot, a homemade automaton, you name it. During your visit, your robot will be put on display in the museum's atrium (watched by our robo-guard) along with all of the other robotic wonders. You are welcome to roam the museum, or stand next to your robot, demonstrate what it can do, and talk shop with other robot aficionados. During the day, kids 12 and under can draw and color a robot for us to display. In return, they will receive a FREE ride on our robotic motion simulators. Saturday evening at 8PM-11PM, we will be hosting a "Star Party" (weather permitting) where you can view the night sky through a bevy of robotic telescopes. NO ADMISSION (and no robot needed) for the evening Star Party.

Event Location:
Strategic Air & Space Museum
28210 West Park Highway
Ashland, NE 68003
Latitude: 41.0153408
Longitude: -96.3210015

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://SASMuseum.com
Contact msibbernsen@strategicairandspacemuseum.com
Twitter: SASMuseum
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strategic-Air-Space-Museum/51477301810

Strategic Air & Space Museum

Demonstration of FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FRC), and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) robots.

Event Location:
Family Museum
2900 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Latitude: 41.552102
Longitude: -90.50285

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.RiverdaleHeightsRobotics.com
Contact RVDHRobotics@gmail.com

Pleasant Valley CSD Robotics

Quad City Science and Engineering Council

Family Museum

Junior FIRST LEGO League teams (6 to 9 year olds) from Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania Counties will be showing off their creations. For fun we are calling this one "Google-berry" Expo to recognize the support the Google Data Center in The Dalles is providing the teams and event.

Event Location:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 East Scenic Drive
The Dalles, OR 97058
Latitude: 45.5906302
Longitude: -121.1893442

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.ortop.org/jfll/overview.htm

Google - The Dalles

Columbia Gorge Community College

ORTOP

Discover the wonders of robotics as an exciting way to learn about science, engineering, technology, and math. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will be hosting FIRST Robotics Team 1540 – The Flaming Chickens. Team 1540 competes in the international FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) every year. This year’s FRC challenge involves shooting foam basketballs, so there should be plenty of excitement. The Flaming Chickens will be sharing the engineering opportunities offered by FIRST and demonstrating this year’s robot to visitors in the afternoon in OMSI’s Tech Lab. You’ll also get the chance to try your own hand at driving the robot!

Event Location:
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1945 SE Water Ave.
Portland, OR 97214-3354
Latitude: 45.508501
Longitude: -122.665932

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc?id=966
Twitter: flamingchickens
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FRC1540

OMSI

FIRST

FIRST Team 1540 - The Flaming Chickens

Join other kids in grades 3-6 from all around the Peninsula and Silicon Valley to celebrate National Robotics Week with an afternoon of fun, excitement, innovation and sport as we play our favorite game: Wizball.

Inspired by Robot Soccer tournaments played in colleges around the world, Wizball pits teams of robots (designed, built and operated by kids) against each other in a game with goals, balls, obstacles and crazy rules designed to stretch minds and maximize fun. Kids are divided into balanced teams of 4 or 5.

The afternoon is totally hands-on with building, programming, test games, and a final tournament where friends and family can attend to see the action. Teams will have plenty of equipment, including wireless Play Station controllers for teleo-operation of robot players.

Event Location:
Synapse School
3375 Edison Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Latitude: 37.4764211
Longitude: -122.1997424

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.wizbots.com/connect/programs/community_events
Contact info@wizbots.com
Find it on Facebook: wizbots

Wizbots - Creative Robotics for Kids

DARwIn-OP, a fully autonomous humanoid research platform will show RoboParade demonstration @ LTU, the home of Robofest!!! Stay tuned to Robofest and DARwIn-OP for more STEM education activities to come.

Event Location:
Lawrence Technological University
Field House, Room: Gym
21000 West 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
Latitude: 42.472841
Longitude: -83.249803

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robofest.net
Contact robofest@LTU.edu
Twitter: robofest
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/robofest

Lawrence Technological University

Darwin-Op by ROBOTIS

Jeff Lieberman, MIT Roboticist, explores the connections between the arts, sciences, education, passion, creativity, and the potential future of human consciousness. Join Jeff in an informal setting as he conducts hands-on activities with Lego robots, Bionic Blox, Simple Motors & Da Vinci's Machines. Event is free, but space is limited, reserve your spot by emailing rsvp@theleonardo.org

Event Location:
The Leonardo
209 E 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Latitude: 40.7584851
Longitude: -111.8841657

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.theleonardo.org/current_news/calendar/
Contact rsvp@theleonardo.org

The Leonardo

Northwestern Regional High School Robotics team wins ‘Rookie All-Star’ Award and a Berth in the First Robotics Championship in St. Louis
Northwestern Regional #7’s FIRST Robotics team, NRG 4055, ‘Gearheads’ sponsored by Alcoa, captured the ‘Rookie All-Star’ Award at this weekend’s Northeast Utilities FIRST Robotics competition held in the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The Northwestern Robotics Gearheads placed 22nd out of 64 teams at the First Northeast Utilities Hartford Regional competition. By winning the Rookie All-Star award, the team has secured a spot at the FIRST Robotics Championship in St. Louis, Missouri at the end of April. The team is one of four from the Regional event to win an invitation to the FIRST Robotics Championship- an international competition boasting over 30,000 spectators and hundreds of the top robotics teams from around the world. Hartford’s Public Schools Team 181 ‘Birds of Prey’ and Southington’s Team 195 ‘Cyber Knights’ were top scorers in the intense competition, and will go to St Louis as well.
NRG 4055 is hosting a Benefit Blast at the Northwestern High School on April 14th from 7:30-10:30 to help raise the funds needed to get the team to the Championships in St. Louis.

Event Location:
Northwestern Regional High School Robotics team
100 Battistoni Drive
Winsted, CT 06058
Latitude: 41.9212066
Longitude: -73.0601078

For more information on this event:
Visit http://nrg4055.org/
Contact Gearheads@NRG4055.org

We are offering a 5% discount for all robot makers and robot enthusiast. From April 7th to April 15th 2012 you simply need to use the funky coupon code "roboweek2012" when placing an order on RobotShop.com.

Online Event: http://www.robotshop.com

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.robotshop.com
Twitter: RobotShop
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobotShop.inc

RobotShop

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.

To celebrate National Robotics Week, Mega Startup Weekend is exploring the awesome worlds of Mobile, Gaming, and Robots! Mega Startup Weekend is the largest Startup Weekend in the Bay Area and in the world, hosting over 300 attendees in 3 different verticals. This is our annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship, hosted by Microsoft BizSpark, Startup America, and DEMO.

Event Location:
Microsoft
1065 La Avenida
Mountain View, CA 94043
Latitude: 37.410528
Longitude: -122.0711946

This event is intended for:

• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://mega.startupweekend.org

Robots from Japan and the US will be demonstrated by their creators. Local robot clubs will have displays. There will also be lectures from robot designers and university professors and students. See robots including Scoutbot, Paro, Cubelets, JS Ladybug, KTX, Anybot AB2, TOPY Anie II and all your favorite FIRST teams. See BotBall demos!

Event Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Latitude: 41.8781136
Longitude: -87.6297982

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.msichicago.org
Visit http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Two teams from Florida Tech in a design competition to create an autonomous vertical takeoff vehicle to navigate a grid and locate a person in distress.

Event Location:
Florida Institute of Technology
150 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
Latitude: 28.0600848
Longitude: -80.6244242

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://projects.fit.edu/vtol/
Contact ttomasini2008@my.fit.edu

FIT

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

Got Bots? The Tech Museum does, so come join us for all the robotic fun on Sunday, April 15. Be greeted by Buster. Control our new Tech Museum Mars Rover and our underwater ROVs. Put together and motorize a robot out of Robotix parts. Watch El Toro, a 120 lb. robot built by the Monta Vista High Robotics Team, shoot baskets. Design a vibrobot that draws, and then go interact with Alphbot and Robot-artist. You will discover that robots come in all kind of shapes and sizes and do all sorts of things.

Event Location:
The Tech Museum
201 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Latitude: 37.331855
Longitude: -121.890129

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thetech.org

The Tech Museum

Teams of high school students build a two leg or four leg walking robot. It is an inexpensive team project designed to engage High School boys and girls in a 2 to 4 month activity that closely resembles the work a graduate engineer would
be doing in the “real world”. They build a basic robot chassis from a kit provided by the IEEE Baltimore section. They make a body for the robot and a carrying case - artistic themes are encouraged. On the day of the challenge the students walk their robot down an obstacle course for time and they also present a written report and an oral report to a group of judges for points. The event is run over two days - Saturday 4/14 from 9:00 am to 3 pm and Sunday 4/15 from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Event Location:
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
Latitude: 39.2736435
Longitude: -76.6023016

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotchallenge.com

IEEE Baltimore Section

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Come out to SEE, TOUCH, PLAY WITH, LEARN ABOUT, & BUILD ROBOTS !!
Robots are all around us, in places we don't even know about. DID YOU KNOW some robots help us EVERYDAY??? Do you think you could build a robot? YOU WON'T KNOW UNLESS YOU TRY!! ALL AGES WELCOME. CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED. FAMILIES ENCOURAGED!! PRIZES...REFRESHMENTS...MUSIC..AND OF COURSE...ROBOTS!!!!!

Event Location:
CSTEP Inc. 501(c)(3)
Collins and Tioga St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Latitude: 39.995584
Longitude: -75.102303

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Contact Education215@gmail.com

Meetings are open to members and nonmembers alike and are held on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Usually the meeting date is the third Sunday, but that will change due to holidays.

Our meetings generally start with “Show & Tell” where we go around the room and show everyone the projects we’re currently working on. This provides a perfect opportunity to get feedback from other members and find inspiration for your next project. After “Show & Tell” we’ll move on to presentations where we invite anyone to come give a short talk about robotics events, electronics, programming, mechanical design, and any other interesting topics. We follow presentations with announcements about upcoming robot events then transition to club business.

Event Location:
Central Illinois Robotics Club
Peoria Public Library North Branch, Room: Seminar Room
3001 W. Grand Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
Latitude: 40.8000677
Longitude: -89.6382543

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.circpeoria.org
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Illinois-Robotics-Club/134305093247793

Central Illinois Robotics Club

The N.E.W. Apple Corps FIRST team will be demonstrating their robot and introducing students to FIRST

Event Location:
N.E.W. Apple Corps
Shopko Hall
1901 S. Oneida St
Green Bay, WI 54304
Latitude: 44.500206
Longitude: -88.056561

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.letsplaygreenbay.com/2012/03/robots-invade-lets-play-green-bay/
Contact schuffsean@aasd.k12.wi.us

N.E.W. Apple Corps

Date: Sunday, April 1st

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

703rd Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit visiting Morningside Elementary with military robots and bomb suit.

Event Location:
Morningside Elementary
313 Morningside Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Latitude: 37.7022832
Longitude: -85.8632497

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.thenewsenterprise.com/content/703rd-eod-robots-visit-morningside-students

Date: Wednesday, April 4th

Demonstration of high-school built robot that plays basketball; hands on play with LEGO Mindstorm robots!

Event Location:
Connecticut Science Center
Invention Dimension Gallery, Room: 5th floor
250 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
Latitude: 41.7653495
Longitude: -72.6695519

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.ctfirst.org
Contact sglasspiegel@gmail.com
Twitter: @ctfirst
Find it on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ctfirst

CT FIRST

Connecticut Science Center

Date: Fri, April 6th

The NextGen Education & Research Robotics Online Conference offers a rare and important opportunity for leading educators, governments representatives, and others attending to share their experiences, results and ideas for robotics and its invaluable applications within STEM education. The event is online at http://www.roboticstrendsonline.com

Event Location:
Robotics Trends
111 Speen Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Latitude: 42.309547
Longitude: -71.384286

This event is intended for:

• All Ages
• College age and above
• Business Audience

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.roboticstrends.com
Visit http://www.roboticstrendsonline.com/
Contact rerb@ehpub.com
Twitter: RoboticsTrends
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoboticsTrends

Date: Wed, April 4th

The fourth annual IEEE TEPRA student robotics competition will be held
April 23, 2012 during the IEEE TEPRA conference in Woburn, MA from
April 23-24, 2012. The theme is “Practical robotic cars”, and all
undergraduate and graduate students are invited to enter.
We will award prizes to the top placing entries:
First prize $1000
Second prize $600
Third prize $400

Event Location:
IEE TEPRA
Holiday Inn Select Boston-Woburn
15 Middlesex Canal Park
Woburn, MA 01801
Latitude: 42.497453
Longitude: -71.158722

For more information on this event:
Visit http://ieeerobot-tepra.org/studentcomp.html
Contact studentcomp@ieeerobot-tepra.org

IEEE TePRA

A dedication for the new Robotics lab sponsored by L3 Communications-West

Event Location:
South Dakota School of Mines
L-3 Communications Embeded Systems and Robotics Lab, Room: McLaury M111
501 E. St. Joseph
Rapid City, SD 57701
Latitude: 44.0733547
Longitude: -103.2067697

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www2.l-3com.com/csw
Contact jeff.mcgough@sdsmt.edu

L3 Communications West

South Dakota School of Mines

Date: Mon, April 2nd

Come see Looney the Robot and his eight NAO pals, Sprinkles the Dog Robot, plus the winner of the 2010 NASA Lunabotics Competition, Montana MULE, 2012 NASA's Montata A.L.E., Bubbles the balloon popping robot, Robomagellan robots, Security robots, Sumo robots and many, many more.

Event Location:
Montana State University
1501 South 11th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Latitude: 45.6673949
Longitude: -111.0521114

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.looneytherobot.com
Contact looneytherobot@gmail.com
Twitter: looneytherobot
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Looney-the-Robot/196085323745464

Looney The Robot

Montana State University

Date: Fri, April 6th

Spaghetti Dinner, VEX Robot demonstrations, Robot demonstrations. It is also a fundraiser for our trip to the Vex World Championships!

Event Location:
Thetford Academy
Anderson Hall, Room: Cafe
304 Academy Road
Thetford, VT 05074
Latitude: 43.814606
Longitude: -72.230293

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit Thetford Academy
Contact tlborst@yahoo.com

Date: Fri, April 6th

Robotics Classes for children 7-12 year-old

Event Location:
Pines Recreation Center
Community Center
7400 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Latitude: 26.008986
Longitude: -80.237274

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.BrightAndSmart.com
Contact info@BrightAndSmart.com

AUVSI will having AUVSI Day on Capitol Hill on 17 April from 09:00 am-2:00 pm in the Rayburn Foyer. AUVSI members will also be meeting with Congressional offices and exhibiting robotic and unmanned systems technologies in the Rayburn Foyer to showcase the robotics and unmanned systems industry. As in the past, exhibitors must be a member of AUVSI in order to exhibit. Lunch will be provided and Rep. and Robotics Caucus Co-Chair Phil Gingrey will address the attendees at noon..

Event Location:
AUVSI Capitol Hill Day
US Capitol
Rayburn Office Building Foyer
Independence Avenue & South Capitol Street, SW
Washington, DC 20002
Latitude: 38.887586
Longitude: -77.009065

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.auvsi.org
Contact mairena@auvsi.org

AUVSI

Carnegie Mellon University

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

The Department of Mechanical Engineering Design Day is held annually at the U of U Student Union. The main focus is the Senior Design Showcase, where seniors display their projects that they have been working on for the past year. Also part of the festivities are the robotic competitions where freshman design, sophomore thermodynamics, and junior mechatronics student teams compete.

Event Location:
University of Utah Mechanical Engineering
Union Ballroom
50 S. Central Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Latitude: 40.7686142
Longitude: -111.8462706

For more information on this event:
Visit http://mech.utah.edu/events/design-day/
Contact nicole.thomas@utah.edu
Twitter: UMechEngin
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Utah-Dept-of-Mechanical-Engineering/145752192145378

University of Utah Mechanical Engineering

Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP-Alabama) will join the national celebration with an Open House of its state-of the-art facilities on April 17, 2012.  School and public tours of Phase I and Phase II are scheduled for 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm, at the park located across from Calhoun Community College’s Decatur Campus. Tours will include line demonstrations of robots in action.  Reservations for tours are not required, but strongly advised.  You may reserve your space by calling 256.642.2600 or 256.642.2610.  RTP-Alabama is a collaboration between the state, Calhoun Community College, Alabama Industrial Development & Training (AIDT), and robotics industry leaders from across the nation.

Event Location:
Alabama Robotics Technology Park
6505 U.S. Hwy 31 
Tanner, AL 35671
Latitude: 34.6509188
Longitude: -86.9505251

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.alabamartp.org
Contact jkm@calhoun.edu

RTP-Alabama

Calhoun Community College

Alabama industrial Development & Training

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Titanic Week” Thursday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to experience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interactive game.

Event Location:
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Latitude: 41.3724402
Longitude: -71.9590342

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic
Contact emerz@searesearch.org
Twitter: mysticaquarium
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Mystic Aquarium

The VEX Robotics World Championship is a gathering of top robotics teams from around the world to celebrate their accomplishments and compete with/against the best of the best. The 2012 VEX Robotics World Championship will include top teams from over 230 VEX Robotics Competition tournaments happening in cities around the world from May 2011 to March 2012. Teams will play the game Gateway for the 2011-2012 season.VEX robotics competitions allow students to build and compete with their own robots. This year's competition is Gateway, with alliances squaring off for autonomous and driver-controlled play.

Event Location:
VEX Robotics
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
Latitude: 33.800957
Longitude: -117.920551

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotevents.com/robot-competitions/vex-robotics-competition/2012-vex-robotics-world-championship.html
Contact sales@vexrobotics.com
Twitter: @vexrobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vexrobotics

VEX Robotics

RobotEvents

Hundreds of robots, hundreds of builders, over 50 different competitions, and YOU, together for a three-day technological mind meld: we call it RoboGames 2012! See all the competitions, from RoboSumo to fighting behemoths, Lego tournaments to autonomous fire fighting! Hockey, Kung Fu, Navigation, Soccer, Mech Warfare, Art Bots, Demos, Presentations, and more robot people than you can twitch a circular to linear actuator at!

Event Location:
San Mateo Fairgrounds
2495 S Delaware St
San Mateo, CA 94403
Latitude: 37.5459724
Longitude: -122.3036671

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robogames.net/index.php
Contact general@robogames.net

RoboGames

MOBOT (Mobile roBOTS) entrants race autonomous vehicles along a slalom course.

Event Location:
School of Computer Science Carnegie Mellon University
Wean Hall
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Latitude: 40.4444234
Longitude: -79.9429841

For more information on this event:
Visit http://cmu.edu
Contact prote@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University

Tours will include HERB (Home Exploring Robot Butler) making dinner demo, Visualization Laboratory (the building of an Immersive Reality Dome), Search-based Planning Lab (small size soccer robotics (CMDragons) and the CoBot and CreBot robots, TANK the Roboceptionist

Event Location:
Carnegie Mellon University
Robotics Institute Lab
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Latitude: 40.4444234
Longitude: -79.9429841

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cmu.edu
Contact Prote@andrew.cmu.edu
Twitter: carnegiemellon
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnegiemellonu

Carnegie Mellon University

Demos including River Exploration and Mapping with Small Micro Aerial Vehicles, Snake Robots, Calliope (small scale mobile manipulation) and Canine (Robots that play fetch)

Event Location:
Carnegie Mellon University
Planetary Robotics Lab Highbay, Room: 1st floor Gates & Hillman Centers
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Latitude: 40.4444234
Longitude: -79.9429841

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cmu.edu
Contact Prote@andrew.cmu.edu
Twitter: carnegiemellon
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnegiemellonu

Carnegie Mellon University

Fri 4/20/2012 - Overview of the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and a presentation about snake robots by Howie Choset, Ph.D.

Event Location:
Carnegie Mellon University
Rashid Auditorium
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Latitude: 40.4435037
Longitude: -79.9415706

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cmu.edu
Contact prote@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University

MoBot Award Ceremony and Wrap-Up

Event Location:
Carnegie Mellon University
Rashid Auditorium Gates & Hillman Centers 4401
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Latitude: 40.4444234
Longitude: -79.9429841

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cmu.edu
Contact Prote@andrew.cmu.edu
Twitter: carnegiemellon
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnegiemellonu

Carnegie Mellon University

ROBOT Reception Pre-Registration Required

Event Location:
Carnegie Mellon University
Planetary Robotics Lab Highbay, Room: 1st floor Gates & Hillman Centers
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Latitude: 40.4444234
Longitude: -79.9429841

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cmu.edu
Contact Prote@andrew.cmu.edu
Twitter: carnegiemellon
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnegiemellonu

Carnegie Mellon University

A special screening of a selection of films from 2011's first annual Robot Film Festival. 4/20/2012, 8pm (doors 7:30).

Event Location:
Bot & Dolly
150 Mississippi St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Latitude: 37.7644191
Longitude: -122.3949135

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotfilmfestival.com/sfscreening
Twitter: robotfilmfest
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Robot-Film-Festival/271861782897892

Robot Film Festival

Bot & Dolly

Marilyn Monrobot

BeatBots

The Botball Educational Robotics Program gives students skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed as they work in teams to design, build and program a pair of autonomous robots for regional and international competitions. All regional Botball tournaments are free and open to the public.

Event Location:
WT Woodson High School Gym
9525 Main Street
Fairfax Virginia 22031
Latitude: 38.841246
Longitude: -77.273137

For more information on this event:
Visit http://botball.org
Contact mcorey@kipr.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Botball-Educational-Robotics-Program/6458034587

BotBall

The Botball Educational Robotics Program gives students skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed as they work in teams to design, build and program a pair of autonomous robots for regional and international competitions. All regional Botball tournaments are free and open to the public.

Event Location:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Morris University Center Ballroom, 1 Hairpin Drive
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Latitude: 38.793062
Longitude: -89.996707

For more information on this event:
Visit http://botball.org
Contact mcorey@kipr.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Botball-Educational-Robotics-Program/6458034587

BotBall

Come test your computer programming skills and compete with other Alabama students for cool prizes! A fun day is planned with educational experiences, food and social activities. The Alabama Robotics Contest is an event where students write programs that navigate their robot across a series of obstacle courses. Awards will be given out in several categories across multiple grade levels. We'll also have information on our summer camps for Middle and High School students!

Event Location:
University of Alabama
Campus Drive West
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Latitude: 33.2146237
Longitude: -87.5495406

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cs.ua.edu/outreach/robotics-contest/
Contact gray@cs.ua.edu

University of Alabama- Computer Science

VEX robotics competitions allow students to build and compete with their own robots. This year's competition is Gateway, with alliances squaring off for autonomous and driver-controlled play.

Event Location:
VEX Robotics
Sequoyah Middle School Gym
2701 S. Elm Place
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Latitude: 36.023157
Longitude: -95.7974239

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://robotevents.com/broken-arrow-vex-tournament.html
Contact ddflint@baschools.org
Twitter: @VexRobotics
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vexrobotics

VEX Robotics

The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consist of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

Event Location:
YMCA Aquatic & Family Center
8422 International Drive
Orlando, FL, 32819
Latitude: 28.444035
Longitude: -81.473107

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.materover.org/main/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=23&Itemid=167&rov_competition_id=182
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

The University of Miami School of Law seeks submissions for "We Robot" – an inaugural conference on legal and policy issues relating to robotics to be held in Coral Gables, Florida on April 21 & 22, 2012. We invite contributions by academics, practitioners, and industry in the form of scholarly papers or presentations of relevant projects. 

Event Location:
University of Miami School of Law
1311 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Latitude: 25.720387
Longitude: -80.279546

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.law.miami.edu/robots2012/
Contact robots@law.miami.edu
Twitter: MiamiLawInfo
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Law-University-of-Miami-School-of-Law/164860680192301?v=wall

University of Miami School of Law

Provide an exciting hands-on LEGO robotics challenge to elementary and middle school students at no participation fee with the goal of increasing interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines and improving retention of engineering undergraduate students at Texas Tech. Competition Day is open to the public!

Event Location:
Texas Tech Recreational Center
3219 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79408
Latitude: 33.5854236
Longitude: -101.8812955

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/stem/gear/
Contact tanja.karp@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University

On April 21, 2012, the Middle Tennessee Robotic Arts Society will demonstrate small and large robots for the public as part of the Adventure Science Center 's Earth Day Activities. In addition to seeing robots in action, club members will share their progress on current projects and answer visitor questions about robotics. Visitors will also see short video clips of robots assisting with cleanup operations during environmental crises such as those during the Gulf oil spill and Fukushima Nuclear Plant.Robots and Related Projects will include: Follow Me Robot; Mech Warrior 6ft Robot; Battle Bots; Tiny 1.5" Robots; Various Autonomous Robots; Fisher Price modified line following Robot; Various Consumer Robots; Quick Trip Competition Robots; Misc gadget related projects and more...

Event Location:
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37203
Latitude: 36.1465928
Longitude: -86.7754368

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.adventuresci.com
Contact ldunlap-berg@adventuresci.com
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adventure-Science-Center/113384812027516

Adventure Science Center

The objective of the fire-fighting robot contest is to design a computer-controlled robot to navigate a  maze (8 ft. by 8 ft.) that consists of 4 rooms. Rooms are surrounded by walls except for a 18" entrance.  A single candle is randomly placed in one of the 4 rooms. The goal is for the mobile robot to explore the maze, locate the candle, and extinguish the candle in the minimum time. Penn State Abington will host a regional fire-fighting robot contest and robot show on Saturday, April 21, 2012 using the same rules as the Trinity College contest (with some minor deviations and extensions.) This is the 17th year that Abington has offered a regional firefighting robot contest!!!! Over 40 robots registered for the 2011 contest. The purpose of our contest is to have fun while learning about engineering, computer technologies, robotics, and artificial intelligence. We have also expanded the scope of the Abington contest to include remote control division for K-5th grade.

Event Location:
Penn State Abington
Woodland Building, Room: Room 112
1600 Wodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
Latitude: 40.1172284
Longitude: -75.1105691

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.cede.psu.edu/users/avanzato/robots/contests/firefighting/index.htm#Time and Location:
Contact rla5@psu.edu

Penn State Abington

Bugs, birds, and cheetahs, oh my! Take a walk on the wild side as you explore the exciting world of biology-inspired robotics. See robots in action and talk with the creators of MIT's Biomimetic Robotics Lab, the Robot Locomotion Group in the MIT Media Lab, and Harvard's Microrobotics Laboratory, Northeastern's Biomimetic Underwater Robot Program and others. Find out what happens when engineers join forces with nature to design machines that run, fly, crawl, and climb to new heights in robotic technology. Part of Cambridge Science Festival

Event Location:
MIT Museum
BUILDING N51
265 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Cambridge, MA 02139
Latitude: 42.3619496
Longitude: -71.0977063

For more information on this event:
Visit http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/festival.html
Contact museuminfo@mit.edu
Twitter: MITMuseum
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MITMuseum

MIT Museum

RoboCupJunior (RCJ) is an international robotics initiative focused on technology education for elementary, middle and high school students. The emphasis is on hands-on learning and teamwork. There are three challenges- soccer, rescue and dance.

Event Location:
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Latitude: 40.7078422
Longitude: -74.0550381

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.rcjnynj.org
Contact amy_eguchi@bloomfield.edu

RoboCup Jr. NY / NJ

Bloomfield College

Liberty Science Center

The 4th Annual IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA) will be held in the Greater Boston Area, Massachusetts, USA on April 23-24, 2012. TePRA is aimed at catalyzing the development of enabling technologies and encouraging their adoption by robot designers. With an emphasis on practical applications and industrial participation, TePRA provides researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and robotics professionals with a forum balanced between an academic conference and an exhibition, while presentations are selected through IEEE's rigorous peer-review process.

Event Location:
IEEE Boston Section
Holiday Inn Select Boston-Woburn
15 Middlesex Canal Park
Woburn, MA 01801
Latitude: 42.497453
Longitude: -71.158722

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.ieeerobot-tepra.org/index.html
Contact michaelg@wpi.edu
Contact tpadir@wpi.edu
Twitter: IEEETepra
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/IEEE-TePRA/153781691357751

IEEE Boston Section

The MIT Museum invites you to explore our exhibit halls with a special Cambridge Science Festival guide! Curatorial Associate Ariel Weinberg presents highlights from the Museum’s Polaroid and Robotics collections, including a look at MIT’s rich history of artificial intelligence research. Part of Cambridge Science Festival

Event Location:
MIT Museum
BUILDING N51
265 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Cambridge, MA 02139
Latitude: 42.3619496
Longitude: -71.0977063

For more information on this event:
Visit http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/festival.html
Contact museuminfo@mit.edu
Twitter: MITMuseum
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MITMuseum

MIT Museum

The South Carolina STEM Innovation Expo is the culminating event for South Carolina K-12 students engaged in a variety of innovative education challenges in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Over 20 local schools will present their innovative solutions to pressing STEM challenges. This year’s challenges included developing an educational mathematics video game, creating an advocacy kit to promote healthy living, engineering a miniature concrete speedboat, and utilizing technology to resolve a local community issue. Information will also be on hand for the Citadel summer Mindstorms robotics camp.

Event Location:
The Citadel
North Charleston Convention Center
5001 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
Latitude: 32.8674832
Longitude: -80.0212527

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.citadel.edu/stemcenter/stem-competitions/south-carolina-stem-innovation-expo.html
Contact ckelley1@citadel.edu

The Citadel

The FIRST Championship is the culmination of the season's FIRST programs, bringing together three separate robotics competitions for the ultimate Sport for the Mind. The event includes the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship, the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, and the FIRST LEGO League World Festival. Also featured is the Junior FIRST LEGO League World Festival Expo.

Event Location:
FIRST Championships
America’s Center
901 North Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63101
Latitude: 38.632663
Longitude: -90.1872294

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/championship-event
Twitter: firstweets
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Robotics-For-Inspiration-and-Recognition-of-Science-and-Technology/184063051616518

Casper College will host a robotics/electronics open house during the Skills USA Competition April 26-27. The open house will be in the Gateway Building, room GW 103. Casper is also a mentor for all the US FIRST robotics competitions and is hosting the 2012 First Technical Competition on March 16-17.

Event Location:
Casper College
Gateway Building, Room: GW 103
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
Latitude: 42.8340761
Longitude: -106.3237341

For more information on this event:
Visit http://caspercollege.edu
Contact darndt@caspercollege.edu

Casper College

The MIT Museum invites you to explore our exhibit halls with a special Cambridge Science Festival guide! Curator Kurt Hasselbalch dives into MIT's numerous connections to autonomous underwater vehicle development and nature-inspired robotics. Part of Cambridge Science Festival

Event Location:
MIT Museum
BUILDING N51
265 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Cambridge, MA 02139
Latitude: 42.3619496
Longitude: -71.0977063

For more information on this event:
Visit http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/festival.html
Contact museuminfo@mit.edu
Twitter: MITMuseum
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MITMuseum

MIT Museum

This technology talent show by Dan Wilcox and Heather Knight, the Cyborg Cabaret titled "Passion, Terror & Interdependence," explores human, robot, and cyborg relationships in a variety show format featuring everything from cutting edge metal machines to cardboard-suited meat bags. Expect tear-jerking vignettes, frequent non-sequiters, and lots of humor through avant art-meets-science theater. Prepare your power plugs! Venue TBD!

Event Location:
New Hazlett Theater
Allegheny Square East
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Latitude: 40.464936
Longitude: -79.941889

This event is intended for:

• College age and above

The event organizer indicates that robots are wanted for this event.

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://cyborgcabaret.tumblr.com/
Visit http://cyborgcabaret.org/
Ticketshttp//www.showclix.com/event/223344/listing
Contactinfo@cyborgcabaret.org
Twitter: cyborgcabaret
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/253394738081843

Cyborg Caberet

CMU School of Art

The Botball Educational Robotics Program gives students skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed as they work in teams to design, build and program a pair of autonomous robots for regional and international competitions. All regional Botball tournaments are free and open to the public.

Event Location:
Applied Physics Lab Kossiakoff Center
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
Laurel, Maryland 20723
Latitude: 39.162889
Longitude: -76.899539

For more information on this event:
Visit http://botball.org
Contact mcorey@kipr.org
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Botball-Educational-Robotics-Program/6458034587

BotBall

The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consist of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

Event Location:
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Latitude: 36.590291
Longitude: -121.885412

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.materover.org/main/
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

The RTC is a one day event that requires students from different fields: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and other related fields to work together to build mini-robots with micro-controllers and mechanical components of their choice to accomplish certain tasks.

Event Location:
Mechatronics Technology Center
186 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Latitude: 40.698727
Longitude: -73.9871

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.mtccitytech.org
Contact iheng@citytech.cuny.edu

Mechatronics Technolgy Center

This cool all-girl introduction to FIRST LEGO League matches middle school girls up with coaches and professional engineers to learn how to build and program LEGO robots to do real-world tasks. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Alliance for Information Technology Education (CAITE), FIRST LEGO League, and Girls Inc. of Holyoke.

Event Location:
UMass Amherst
Computer Science BuildingA, Room: CS151
140 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
Latitude: 42.39508
Longitude: -72.531313

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://caite.cs.umass.edu/
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IT4U/195813430473

CAITE

FIRST Lego League

The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consist of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

Event Location:
Hilo High School Swimming Pool
556 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo HI 96720
Latitude: 19.720746
Longitude: -155.09638

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit https://sites.google.com/site/hawaiibirr/home
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consist of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

Event Location:
Alpena County Plaza Pool (Alpena High School Campus)
3303 South Third Ave.
Alpena, MI, 49707
Latitude: 45.054523
Longitude: -83.469784

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.materover.org/main/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=23&Itemid=167&rov_competition_id=183
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consist of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

Event Location:
Mass Maritine Academy
101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532
Latitude: 41.742668
Longitude: -70.62366

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.materover.org/main/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=23&Itemid=167&rov_competition_id=180
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 21 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consist of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements.

Event Location:
University of Illinois Chicago, Physical Education Building
901 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL, 60608
Latitude: 41.867038
Longitude: -87.648846

This event is intended for:

• All Ages

This event requires advanced registration. See below for details.

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.materover.org/main/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=23&Itemid=167&rov_competition_id=192
Twitter: matecenter
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MATE-ROV-Competition/125457910813841?sk=wall

The MATE Center

SparkFun will be an exhibiting company and will be offering a workshop.

Event Location:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Latitude: 38.9047767
Longitude: -77.0229363

For more information on this event:
Visit http://www.sparkfun.com/
Contact marketing@sparkfun.com
Twitter: sparkfun
Find it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkFun

SparkFun

USA Science & Engineering Festival

April 28th at the Sea Road School in Kennebunk. Watch teams from around the area compete in robot track events. Ages 9-14, pre-registration required to participate. No charge to watch.

Event Location:
Sea Road School
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Latitude: 43.37937
Longitude: -70.52804

This event is intended for:

• All Ages