It’s Robotics Night Redux at RMAIIG. Fourteen months after the Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group's first "AI and Robotics" event, it's coming back. And it's bigger and better than before.
From humanoid robots to agile robotic dogs, AI-driven robotics is transforming industries and redefining what machines can do. Join the Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (RMAIIG) in Boulder on Wednesday, November 6 at 5:30 pm for an exploration of cutting-edge robotics platforms.
The evening will feature three human speakers, including Naomi Hart from the UK-based Engineered Arts, who will be speaking on “Crafting Android Personas: Driving Real-World Solutions through Character Development.” Naomi will present Engineered Arts’ Ameca desktop robot, which (or who?) is billed as “the world's most advanced human-like android.” According to reliable sources, Ameca will appear in “her desktop form” for this event.
The second speaker will be from CU-Boulder’s Department of Computer Science and will present Spot, a robotic dog from Boston Dynamics that’s being trained to take on difficult and dangerous rescue operations. More information on this human speaker and their presentation will be provided as it is announced.
Finally, the third human speaker of the evening will be Adam Wilson, a co-founder of Boulder-based Hackerbot Industries. Adam’s presentation is titled, "Transforming AI Concepts into Reality with the Coming Wave of Home Robotics” and he will explore how individual builders can seamlessly integrate AI into real-world robotic applications, enabling robots to perform tasks autonomously and efficiently.
Hackerbot is a versatile home robot development kit for users of all skill levels, offering AI-powered customization. It features advanced room mapping, autonomous navigation with sensors, and self-charging for extended operation. Inspired by robot vacuum technology, Hackerbot combines mechanical precision with robust software, making it ideal for developing robotics skills and experimenting with AI applications.
Dan Murray, founder of RMAIIG, expressed his enthusiasm and excitement about the event by saying, “I’m super stoked about this meeting! We’re featuring a world-class, $100,000 humanoid robot from the UK, an AI robotic dog that can be used in human rescue situations, and a new startup that’s ushering in the ‘build your own AI robot’ era that is just around the corner. AI is impressive enough in the purely digital form. When it comes to life in an actual robot, my head starts spinning with possibilities!”
The event will start at 5:30 pm with a one-hour demo fair, "Pizza and Robots," in which a variety of different AI robotics projects, platforms and experiments will be demonstrated. Attendees will be able to meet directly with researchers, scientists, technicians and entrepreneurs to learn about the latest AI robotics technology.
New (one-time) location: CU Boulder East Campus: Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building, Room 120, 3775 Discovery Drive, Boulder
Date: Wed, Nov 6
5:30 - 6:30 pm: "Pizza and Robots" demo fair
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Meeting
The writer is a member of RMAIIG’s Executive Committee.
