Chabot Space & Science Center Robotics Expo
Oakland, CA
Feb 24, 2001
by SFRSA Mediamister Cliff Thompson
"Robot enthusiasts from around the Bay Area share their creations" ran the byline for the CSSC all-day event with numerous exhibitors from robot clubs including SFRSA & Homebrew.
SFRSA members included Patty Pink & kids, UCB Robot Lab Mngr. Win Williams, Positive Logic’s Joe Miller & SFRSA Mediameister Cliff Thompson.
On display were Hero-shell hermit, SUMO ‘bots, Science fair project, plastic construction kit models, toy critters, Lego Mindstorm Star Wars droids, sculptures, line-followers, advanced base platforms, mini SUMO & arm, Honda P2 Humanoid model & Sony AIBO.
Cliff’s AIBO "K-9" enthralled children by exhibiting facial-recognition based behaviors. Overall the event was well attended, with no lulls & often crowded, with exhibitors totally engaged full-time, reminiscent of event sponsor The Robot Store’s earlier "Robo Expo".
