News Release: Robot Demonstration Friday (Today) at Noon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January, 30, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

Robot Demonstration Friday (Today) at Noon

Two California State University, Chico Research Foundation projects in robotics will be discussed today at noon in O’Connell 254. In addition, the robot Scout will demonstrate some of his abilities. Jason Coates, project engineer, will provide information on the two projects.

Nick Repanich, project director, said that in addition to Scout, the project is working on larger robotic vehicles that are out at the University Farm and down at Livermore and unavailable for demonstration. “Plus they weigh 2,500 pounds,” said Repanich, “and there is no easy way to bring one into the classroom. We will have videos of the larger robot, and we would be more than happy to have those interested visit the farm if they want to see it.”

Over the last few years, engineers from ECC have been involved in remote- controlled vehicle projects ranging in size from 1/10th scale trucks to full-sized, side-by-side ATVs. The two current projects include a robot that will do inspections of nuclear facilities and robots that are being developed for Lawrence Livermore Labs.

The complete news release is available online.

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