Meet Dr. Madeline Gannon
Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Madeline Gannon is a multidisciplinary designer inventing better ways to communicate with machines. Also known as "The Robot Whisperer," Gannon sp
What is Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
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The 501st Legion – Florida Garrison
The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through volunteer work.
Casually Glowy: Putting LEDs in everyday life
LEDs aren't just for parties in the sand or dancing in clubs - why not wear them to brunch, in the office, or at school? In this talk, Charlyn will showcase some of her glowy creations in her eternal quest to make being glowy a casual thing.
BattleBots Panel
A BattleBot panel featuring Hypershock, Witch Doctor, and other top teams is a must-see event for fans of robotic combat. These teams have risen to the top of the sport and are known for their ferocious robots, innovative designs, & exciting battles.
MELWARE: The Creative Works of Mel Ho
MEL HO is a multi-disciplinary designer and robotics engineer with interests in animatronics, vintage computing, cosmic horror, and mathematics. As seen on Tested by Adam Savage.
The Growth of The Electric Vehicle Industry and How Miami Dade College Is Contributing
Learn about the growth of the electric vehicle industry specifically on US manufacturing side. Also learn about how Miami Dade College is helping equip students with the skills needed to take on careers in the electric vehicle industry.
AWS Robotics and Machine Learning
AWS South Florida is proud to feature several robotics exhibits this year. Boston Dynamics' Spot, a four-legged robot, will walk the event and bring you to an AWS "Puppy Park" with palm-size robotic dogs. Also, an AWS DeepRacer arcade will be hosted.
Witch Doctor on BattleBots
Witch Doctor is an award-winning competitor on the TV show BattleBots. The South Florida team is an avid advocate of robotics education through combat robotics, and their Witch Doctor Junior educational program includes free YouTube video lessons.
Creative Robotics: Breathing Life Into Machines
In this talk, Dr. Madeline Gannon showcases her work forging new futures for human-robot relations. She shares how she convinces robots to do things they were never intended to do: from transforming a giant industrial robot into a living, breathing m
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