Mark your calendars! The first-ever National Robotics Week takes place April 10-18 and it's not something you want to miss!
The goal of National Robotics Week is to educate and excite the general public about the current and future impact of robotics. A host of museums, organizations, and businesses are celebrating with robot-related events, open houses, and competitions. Visit www.nationalroboticsweek.org to find out what is happening in your area.
RobotWorx is promoting robotics education with a generous donation to COSI Columbus, a children's science museum.
The gift is a self-contained, wheeled cart featuring two reconditioned Motoman K3S robots and MRC control units. RobotWorx' goal is to inspire and inform the next generation about the inner workings and capabilities of industrial robots.
The RobotWorx exhibit will be unveiled on Saturday, January 23rd, at 11am as a part of COSI Science Day: Robotics.
The spectators at this Marion County Fair event didn't come to see cows or chickens. They came to see robots.
On Wednesday, June 24th, the Marion County Fair hosted the second 4H RoboKids maze competition. This year there were more contestants, a larger audience, and a harder, agriculturally-themed robot maze.
RoboKids is a new 4H program designed to give kids in grades 3-5 a fun way to explore robotics, engineering and science.
Robot education is alive and well in Marion, Ohio.
Over 600 robotics students gathered for the National Robotics Challenge (NRC) held April 17 and 18, 2009 at Marion County Fairground's Veteran Memorial Coliseum.
What is it?
The two-day event centered around a series of robotics competitions: SUMO robot, robot maze, robot hockey, AgBot and much more. Participating teams hailed from eight states, and included elementary through college students.
The WMRN tent at the Marion, Ohio County Fair was quiet. All eyes were on the paper maze and the Lego robot vehicle maneuvered through it. Two elementary school students knelt beside the maze, holding their breath in anticipation till their robot finished.
This scene was repeated often at the "Maze Mania," a robotic competition for Robo-Kids, a new 4H program for grades 3-5.
Ever wonder how exactly an industrial robot works? Look no further.
RobotWorx explains the mysteries of 6-axis robot movement in a new movie: Robot Manipulators: How a Robot Works. This new movie gives viewers a clear understanding of the location and capabilities of each robot axis.
Need the information in black and white? This FAQ explains how a 6-axis robot works.
The 2008 National Robotics Challenge was a success, despite a severe blizzard that hit the same weekend (March 7-8). The competition is designed to encourage hands-on education in robotics and engineering.
This year, RobotWorx had its own role in the competition. President Keith Wanner hosted three facility tours on Friday in conjunction with the NRC event.
The National Robotics Challenge (NRC) comes to Marion, Ohio, on March 7-8, 2008. This unique competition encourages middle school, high school, and college students to learn about robotic engineering through hands-on projects. The two day event takes place at the Marion County Fairground Coliseum, down the street from the RobotWorx facility.
The NRC first came to Marion in 2004, and RobotWorx President Keith Wanner was the keynote speaker in 2005.
Learning is best when it's hands-on. That's why the 2008 RobotWorx Donation Program is focused on supporting robotics clubs.
RobotWorx believes robot clubs are an important educational force. Not only do clubs provide opportunities for students to explore the field of robotics, but they teach team-building and problem-solving skills.
RobotWorx recently gave Tommy Wagner and his father Tom an impromptu tour. The young elementary student was attracted to RobotWorx' industrial robot statues when he and his father drove past on a day off school.
RobotWorx salesman Tim Brady led Tommy through the RobotWorx' main showcase room. The youth had a chance to see working robots up close and inspect everything from manipulators and controllers to gears and bolts.
