Smithsonian’s Spark!Lab gives big ups to robots

We’ve seen them scoop up oozy goop , shake their moneymakers , and even give birth , but it’s rare for us to land solid face time with the robotic superstars we admire so much. If you’re in DC over the next few weeks, however, the Smithsonian’s offering you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most influential automatons in robotics history. In honor of National Robotics week, the museum is dedicating its Spark!Lab to our mechanical counterparts, allowing you to play Simon with DARPA’s Autonomous Robotic Manipulator (ARM), invent a robotic arm of your own, or feast your eyes on the likes of ELECTRO the robo dog. The museum has also announced that it is now accepting donations “relating to the development of autonomous mobile robots in the United States.” So, throw one back for your favorite robots this week, because — you know — they can’t. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Smithsonian’s Spark!Lab gives big ups to robots Smithsonian’s Spark!Lab gives big ups to robots originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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