Videos
This is a list of the videos of robots and inspirational technology that we use during our workshops.
Nao is a programmable, 57cm tall humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics. Nao has an extensive sensor network and is capable of tracking, learning and visualising objects. More information on Nao can be found at http://www.aldebaran-robotics.com/.
ASIMO is a humanoid that is developed by Honda. This video follows James May as the Honda engineers explain how ASIMO learns and recognises objects. More information on ASIMO can be found at http://world.honda.com/ASIMO/.
This bipedal cycling robot can balance, steer and correct itself while riding a fixed-gear bike. The direction of the robot is controlled by a remote-control, however the robot keeps is balance by using the handlebars and stops the bike by putting its feet on the ground. More information can be found at http://www.diginfo.tv/v/11-0247-r-en.php.
Big Dog is a rough-terrain robot developed by Boston Dynamics that has been designed to go in any terrain that humans and animals can. More information on Big Dog can be found at http://www.bostondynamics.com/robot_bigdog.html.
Petman is a robot developed by Boston Dynamics for testing chemical protection clothing. More information on Petman can be found at
http://www.bostondynamics.com/robot_petman.html.
This is a very interesting talk about bionic prosthetics performed by Todd Kuiken. This video is 20 minutes in length and so is not recommended for a workshop, however it is informative for a class learning about bionic prosthetics. The target for this presentation is secondary school students and introductory university level. More information on this presentation can be found at http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/todd_kuiken_a_prosthetic_arm_that_feels.html.
