EXHIBITOR INFO
Maryland Institute College of ArtMICA returns this year with students from James Rouvelle's Electronics for Art and Design class showing Arduino microprocessor based interactive art using sensors, LEDs, sound and motion. Come see Robot Fest's first Wearable Tech Fashion Show with clothing creations feature Lilypad microcontrollers, LEDs, conductive thread, ZigBee communication and more! Also on display will be the results of Lili Maya's Graphic Design class assignment to create the 2010 Robot Fest logo! Which do you like the most? Colleen Roxas not only designed the chosen Robot Fest logo (complete with sunglasses!) but she also built the robotfest.com website! Experience more of MICA at www.mica.edu.
Art Institute of Washington - Dead Animatronics
Six-ten plushie toys filled with servos & sensors in a playpen/crib that will be sure to scare, delight and enchant. Each Plushie Animatronic is a mid-term project for an Intro to Animatronics Class at the Art Institute of Washington taught by Professor C. Brew & S. Prosky. The working title for our Piece is DEAD ANIMATRONIC.
University of Baltimore - Game Design FrontiersWith the Wii motion controller and iPod touch, game companies are looking beyond the standard controller for new ways for players to interact with onscreen worlds. This is a project-based class involving the creation of working prototypes for physical videogame interfaces. Students will use the open-source Arduino microcontroller to create experimental controllers for digital games to allow for new, more immersive possibilities for player interaction. Although this is an introduction to physical computing, presentations will also focus on a variety of more advanced technologies. The goal of this course is for students to experience more freedom and flexibility in pursuing game ideas that require unconventional physical interaction.
The first project is to create an interactive game piece to augment an original physical game using sensors and audiovisual feedback. More information on our program is here.
Howard County Robotics ClubThe Howard County Robotics Club is a club for adults and children interested in all things robotic! The club focus is on learning about and experimenting with the various low-cost robotic kits currently available, including but not limited to Lego Mindstorm, BoeBot and the PicoCricket. We typically meet one Saturday each month at the Howard County Central Library near the Columbia Mall. For additional information, please see our website.
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter SchoolCSP Robotics Club is made of genius Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School students. Club members use Lego Mindstorm NXT and CBC 2 to build their cool robots that can do amazing things. Students learn the basic principles of designing, building and programming of Robots while they are having lots of fun! If you visit the RobotFest 2010, come and visit us to see what can a group of middle school students can achieve.
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 KinneyRemote controlled LEGO NXT robots. They can be controlled by people who stop by the exhibit. The robot's are controlled by wii remotes that feed into middle ware programs comprised of GlovePIE and NXT Vehicle Remote running on a Bluetooth compatible computer.
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. Members Daniel Packer and Nikolas Coukouma will be present showing DIY ECG technology and designed-from-scratch LED heart. LED heart kits respectively.
For more information go hacdc.org.
Dave Monachello - Silence is Betrayal"Silence is Betrayal" is an electro-luminescent, animated sculpture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. designed for Burningman's 2008 "American Dream" theme. Through neon light and sound, the participant experiences Dr. King's powerful messages; both his dreams and his call to action. Media: EL-Wire on window screen with custom animation sequencer that breaks down human speech into individual sounds/movements. Soundtrack based on Dr. King's speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence", 1967.
Raygun RobynI design and make tshirts for men, women and children with the power of LASERS!! well all my stencils are laser cut, that counts, right? I also make messenger bags and some accessories. My designs are retro/futuristic featuring robots and monsters. I have participated in Maker Faire Austin as well as comic and scifi conventions. More of my work can be seen at my etsy shop.
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. 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 DC region sub group of the worldwide R2 Builder's Club. We exist to share information and techniques on how to build astromech droids as seen in the Star Wars saga. These robots are accurate replicas of the movie robots, 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 in the area. For more information about R2DC, what we do and where we will be, 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 "Flight Simulator," which incorporates touch sensors and 'wait for touch' commands; parallel tasks; and the integration of actions to allow two machines work together. Plus, experience "RoboDog," where participants will build and program a robotic dog to perform cool tricks and tasks, and "Gregor the Gorilla," which uses worm gears to create a platform for movement. See these exciting LEGO machines, and more, at the LEGO Store demonstration!
AnthroTronixMotion capture is all the rage these days. AnthroTronix, a human factors engineering company, jumped on-board, creating the AcceleGlove, a sensor-instrumented, inexpensive motion capture interface for a range of applications, including practicing sign language or controlling a robot. The AcceleGlove makes use of six 3-axis embedded accelerometers to capture the motion of the user's hand and fingers and then send positional data to the computer for processing. At Robot Fest, AnthroTronix will be showing the AcceleGlove controlling a simple Vex robot. Come try for yourself! http://atinc.com/
The Art and Science of the Vocoder- Presented by Greg Kist
A live demonstration of a vocoder will be available throughout the day during RobotFest. Show attendees will be able hear the sound of their voice processed by a vocoder, and learn more about the underlying technology that creates the effect. Attendees can view pictures of vocoders past and present, and hear examples of the vocoder effect used in popular music.
The Baltimore SDIY Group
Electronic Music performed by Logan Mitchell Sr, Dave Vosh, Greg Kist, Keith Sinzinger, Hal Schmulowitz & Art Harrison of the Baltimore SDIY Group, The Baltimore SDIY Group: http://sites.google.com/site/baltimoresdiygroup/Home
Mark Electronics Supply, Inc. celebrated it's 50th anniversary last year. We are always looking for new markets to introduce the company and our vast array of electronics products and test equipment. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Robot Fest this year and reaffirm our close proximity to the Baltimore and Washington market. We have added more kits to the inventory as customer requirements have increased. Please stop by our table and pick up a current product line card and let us know what products you think would be beneficial if stocked locally. See you at the Robot Fest.
BANESVILLE ELECTRONICS
1631 E. Joppa RDBaltimore, Maryland 21286
Phone: 410-823-0082
http://www.baynesvilleelectronics.com/index2.ivnu
We are Rex 1727, a fourth year team competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Each year over 40,000 high school students team up with college and professional mentors to design, build, and program robots to compete in the latest FIRST Robotics Challenge. To find out more about FIRST’s goals and see what the latest game consists of, check out the FIRST section above.
BeatBots - KeeponBeatBots develops socially interactive robotic characters for entertainment, research, and therapy. Keepon is a small creature-like robot with four degrees of freedom, cameras in its eyes, and a microphone in its nose. It can be configured for autonomous or teleoperated interaction in various settings, such as autism therapy, interactive installations, and music videos.
For more information, go to http://beatbots.net/.
The Robo-Lions from Liberty High School in Eldersburg, MD have been involved in FIRST Robotics Competitions since 2007. The team now has 34 members from freshman to senior, and competes in at least three events each year. This year they travelled to Baltimore for the Chesapeake Regional, and played through the semi-finals as part of the #1 seeded alliance of teams. The team Junior Captain was selected as a finalist for the new award recognizing leadership and entrepeneuship, and she recently travelled to Atlanat, GA, to represent the Robo-Lions at the Championship event. The Robo-Lions were also recognized for their outstanding safety record and approach to industrial safety in all of the compeitions for the past two year. This year, they were the winner of the Underwriters Laboratory Industrial Safety Award at the Philadelphia Regional. The team will also exhibit the 2009 robot, winner of the General Motors Industrial Design Award at the Chesapeake Regional. Team members have graduated to study engineering, math and science at colleges and universities including University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), and York College in York, PA.
