EXHIBITOR INFO
Current Organizations
Maryland Institute College of ArtMICA returns this year with students from James Rouvelle's Robotic Arts class and Annet Couwenberg's Wash and Wear smart textiles classes, showing Arduino based interactive art using sensors, LEDs, sound and motion. Come see RobotFest's Wearable Tech Fashion Show with clothing creations feature Lilypad microcontrollers, LEDs, conductive thread, Jeenode communication and more! By the way, MICA student Colleen Roxas not only designed our Robot Fest logo but she also built the robotfest.com website! Experience more of MICA at www.mica.edu.
Art Institute of WashingtonDead Animatronics from the Art Institute of Washington will be showing a couple of greatest hits from our "Intro to Animatronics class". In addition, Visual Effects Prof. Stefan Prosky will have a couple of his sound/music toys and simple art robots to try out. There will a special appearance by a now rare dance mp3 robot ... the Sony Rolly! Sooo come by and play with our ART! See some of the students work here, here, here and here. Check out some of Prof. Stefan's work here.
Makerbot IndustriesMakerBot Industries is a company founded in January 2009 by Bre Pettis, Adam Mayer, and Zach Smith producing an open source 3D printer to democratize manufacturing. A MakerBot is your own little factory that sits on your desktop. Best of all, this is completely automated: you hit print, and the machine does all the work. Their latest and most capable 3D Printer is the Thing-O-Matic! MakerBot Industries has an online community at Thingiverse.com where users can post digital design files, document their designs, and collaborate on open source hardware. The site is not just for MakerBot, but also for anyone with a digital fabrication device to share their designs.
Aaron Oldenburg - Electronic Game ObjectsAaron is presenting a series of game-based physical computing artworks and electronic sculptures. Come by and interact with wearable and environment-based digital games. Aaron is a game designer and new media artist whose primary interest is in game rules as an expressive medium. He also teaches a physical computing class at the University of Baltimore. This is a project-based class involving the creation of working prototypes for physical videogame interfaces. Videos of Aaron's work can be seen here, here and here.
St. Philip Neri Technology ClubThe St. Philip Neri Technology Club will be demonstrating their autonomous Robot Sumo Wrestling. These students in 4th-8th grade have completed projects in digital photography, digital music, movie making, and Lego NXT Robotics. These robots are NOT remote controlled. Once the students hit go, its every robot for themselves... itself... well you get it...! Sponsored by St. Philip Neri Catholic School (Linthicum, MD).
Miles PekalaMiles will be presenting cardboard Robot Kits and things! Various simple kid friendly robot and technology kits will be on display. Robot builders of all ages can come a build a simple little robot out of card board or make other card board creations!
Arthur HarrisonHarrison Instruments designs quality theremins using a variety of technologies, and fabricates prototypes for both consumer-direct and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) requirements. The theremin, named for its inventor, Leon Theremin, was introduced in the 1920s as one of the first electronic musical instruments. The owner of the company, Arthur Harrison, oversees the design and production of all Harrison Instruments theremins to provide the highest performance for cost, meeting his personal criteria for rugged, reliable and playable instruments.
Creghton KinneyCreghton will be showing the Lego NXT battle bots using Wii remote Control! These robots use bluetooth technology to communicate with a laptop computer. Come by and drive these robots! Also see a interactive hacking simulation.
HacDCHacDC is DC's hackerspace - a tech/arts/engineering nonprofit collective. HacDC members improve the world by creatively rethinking technology. We break, build, and occasionally abuse technology in the pursuit of greater knowledge about how it works and repurposing it to build new things. HacDC will be exhibiting it's High Altitude Balloon project - Space Blimp. Several members will be sharing some of their projects from video games to modified bikes. For more information go hacdc.org.
Philadelphia Robotics GroupThe Philadelphia Robotics Group (PhRoG to our friends) is a growing group of Robotics (and electronics and microcontroller) enthusiasts from the greater Philadelphia area. Founded in January, 2009, we have active members from Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware (and a few on-line members from further away). We meet at least once a month in Philly to discuss ideas and techniques, share demos, collaborate on projects, attend local robot events, and have fun! All experience levels are welcome! Please visit us our websites here or here.
UMBC DEVICEDEVICE is the University of Maryland Baltimore County inventors club. We will exhibit a solar panel battery charger we developed, as well as an LED interactive Arduino microcontroller based game we've designed. It is DEVICE's goal to integrate engineers (after all we're Design Engineering Varied by the Integration and Coalition of Engineers) and in doing this allow participants to understand the design and patent process.
Harford HackerspaceBaltimore's Harford Hackerspace is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization whose members teach each other through group and individual projects. Each of our members have their own skills but we all share one thing in common and that is our love for science and technology. We operate out of Baltimore County in Rosedale. For more information on becoming a member, check out www.harfordhackerspace.org.
R/C Combat TanksThe R/C Tank Combat hobby is dedicated to the battling of radio-controlled large-scale models of tanks, armored cars and artillery. All combat is waged using standard, readily available paintball equipment, allowing realistic and safe tactical battles.
Baltimore NODEThe Baltimore Node is a member-run hackerspace where people can hack, craft, and make interesting things in a supportive and collaborative environment. This year we're bringing back the popular compressed air rocketlauncher to shoot paper cardboardtube rockets and nerf darts. We'll also bring a 3D printer makerbot and also a stormtrooper. The Node sponsors regular workshops and events on a broad range of topics. Come find us at 120 W North Avenue in Baltimore or online at baltimorenode.org.
R2 DC Builders ClubR2DC is the Washington D.C. (MD, DC, PA, VA) sub group of the worldwide R2-D2 Builders Club. We exist to share information and techniques on how to build the famous Astromech droids as seen in the Star Wars movie saga. These robots are accurate replicas of the movie props, featuring sound, lights and radio control for a realistic experience. There are twelve members participating locally who have built several droids (as well as other non-Star Wars robots) that visit conventions and charity events. Our robots are made from a variety of materials and most are radio controlled. Some of our builders have been experimenting with other means of operation i.e. microcontroller, arduino and wi-fi. The robots range from fairly simple operation (rolling, head spin and sound) to more complex functions like changing from three-legged mode to two-legged mode or having doors open and close and objects popping in and out. Our club incorporates members from all levels of expertise from novice to engineers. We enjoy sharing our experiences and learning from each other. For more information about R2DC, please visit us at www.r2dc.com.
RepRapWe will be showing the latest in RepRap technology, including a working MakerBot- come see how DIY 3D printing works for yourself. RepRap is a free desktop 3D printer capable of printing plastic objects. Since many parts of RepRap are made from plastic and RepRap can print those parts, RepRap can be considered a self-replicating machine - one that anyone can build given time and materials. It also means that - if you've got a RepRap - you can print lots of useful stuff, and you can print another RepRap for a friend. For more information visit our wiki page.
LEGO®The LEGO® Store at Arundel Mills Mall will be presenting LEGO Education Class demonstrations featuring LEGO MINDSTORMS® robots! Demonstrations will include “Dr. Heartbeat, where the bot will be programmed to move about the human body and grab bad cells one by one and remove them.“ There will also be “hands on” , simple machine, building opportunities using motors, with no programming. See these exciting LEGO machines, and more, at the LEGO Store demonstration!
Ellie Bellie KidsClassicPlay brought to you by the childish minds at Ellie Bellie Kids! For kids ages 4-9, join us and use playdoh to design Squishy circuits like these! Come see the robot dolls, bags and other products!
Shelden RoboticsShelden Robotics improves Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education by providing affordable rental robots. Despite the attention and support provided STEM programs, the demand for hands-on learning often outstrips available tools and resources. Shelden Robotics provides low cost rental Lego NXT robots and NXT-G programming training for teachers; filling the void between the good intentions of STEM education programs and the challenges facing the teams tasked to make them happen. Visit us here.
Raygun RobynTomorrow today!! From the closet of the future to the future of your closet. Raygun Robyn is a one woman army bringing the world unique tshirts and bags, armed only with a spray bottle. Her designs combine futuristic monsters and retro robots and aim to make you look awesome. Raygun Robyn hails from Mars and is here to conquer Earth. Transport yourself.
The Baltimore SDIY Group
Electronic Music performed by Logan Mitchell Sr, Dave Vosh, Keith Sinzinger, Ken Donnelly, Mike Jeffries, Art Harrison & Stuart Rosenzweig of the Baltimore SDIY Group: The Baltimore SDIY Group.
Society of RobotsThe largest online robot building community on the web. Want to build a robot but don't know where to start? We are here to help. Visit us at societyofrobots.com
SWAPRCThe SWAP Modelers is a chartered club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), a recreational and educational organization under the Baltimore Highlands Recreation Council. Our club is an organization of enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the development of radio controlled (R/C) modeling as a recreational, sporting, and educational activity. It is also our goal to encourage brotherhood among the present and future members of the club and community; and to aid the programs of the Baltimore Highlands Recreation Council and the AMA.
Advanced Micro CircuitsAdvanced Micro Circuits is an authorized Arduino distributor. The President of the company, Dr.Andrew Veronis, will display various robot chassis, microcontroller boards and sensors used in the construction and operation of small autonomous robots.
Robodyssey SystemsRobodyssey Systems will show its line of robust educational robots. Robodyssey believes that robotics is a rich context for teaching math and science because building and programming robots is fun! It is like creating unique life forms and builders learn by playing as they complete each simple, incremental task. Robodyssey takes an empirical approach to learning electronics - each concept is observed by the builder and becomes a solid building block for creating ever more complex systems.
AMRADAMRAD is the Amateur Radio Research and Development Corporation, a non-profit corporation. For over 30 years they have been on the cutting edge of amateur radio technologies, including the packet radio AX25 industry standard, the AO-27 small satellite and work on low frequency radio communications. Our current efforts include the Charleston radio and the capacity to design and built it using surface mount technology. Stop by and see the receiver design and what it takes to build this design. In addition, we have uncovered a number of UHF transceiver modules that can be used to remotely control systems using amateur radio or license free radio channels.
Baltimore Homeschool Community CenterThe Baltimore Homeschool Community Center will exhibit models of student-build VEX, Mindstorms, Art-Robo, Lego Simple Machines and Lego Battle Bots. The BHCC Teen Science Club will demonstrate some of their recent experiments. Stop by and see what's new in the homeschool community.
