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Media Advisory 05-017
Robots: An Exhibition of U.S. Automatons from the Leading Edge of Research
Machines highlight the WTEC International Study of Robotics
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On Sept. 16, NSF will host an exhibition of robotics research. Researchers from across the United States will present advanced robotics technology in hands-on demonstrations.
Credit: Nicolle Rager Fuller, NSF
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The University of Southern California Humanoid Robot Head is one of many robots coming to NSF for the exhibition. For descriptions of other visiting robots, see: http://www.nsf.gov/news/newsmedia/robotics05/exhibitors.jsp.
Credit: Zina Deretsky, NSF
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A full-scale mockup of the Mars Exploration Rover will be on display at the NSF robotics exhibition.
Credit: NASA
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This video demonstrates the capabilities of the rugged, quick, robotic spy, Scout, a technology from the University of Minnesota.
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Credit: University of Minnesota Center for Distributed Robotics
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Solar-Powered Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUV)
Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/National Science Foundation
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University of Minnesota COTS-M Scout Robot
Credit: University of Minnesota/National Science Foundation
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University of Washington Self-Assembling Robotics
Credit: University of Washington/National Science Foundation
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bipedal Walking Robot
Credit: Massachusetts Institute of Technology/National Science Foundation
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University of Virginia COOL Aide: Robotics Assistance for the Elderly
Credit: University of Virginia/National Science Foundation