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I would love to have these girls on Mavens of Manufacturing. What a story! If you're a #manufacturer, or any company really, struggling to get more women through your doors, read this article: https://lnkd.in/gV3baJgc Memorable quotes from the article: "G-Force Robotics is one of 1,185 robotics teams sponsored by the Defense Department and industry, located throughout the world. More than 86,000 students in grades K-12 compete, and only 2% of teams are all-female." "A little over a year ago, these girls didn't know how to use power tools, code in Java, or build robots. Working as a team, they built their winning robot in about eight weeks for a competition. Twenty years from now, these girls could be going to Mars. They can be the leaders that will deter our next global enemy," she said.  Yelizaveta Korenko, the leader of STEM is FEM — a nongovernmental organization that arranges programs to inspire young women in STEM fields in Ukraine — asked the team if they ever tried to reach out to other girls to join them.  Fendrick said, "I talked with friends. Everybody's like, ‘Oh, that's so cool.' And then the second thing they say is, ‘I could never do that.'   "We need to show girls that they are capable of doing anything," she added.  We have to be more intentional with our awareness, recruitment, and retention efforts with younger girls. #Mentorship is essential. #Sponsorship is essential. #robotics #engineering #programming #automation #workforcedevelopment

From Robotic Innovations to Inspiring Young Minds — The Launch of Campus X At Rice Robotics, our journey has always been about pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Today, we're thrilled to share a new chapter in this journey — the launch of Campus X, our ed-tech spinoff that's set to transform how young minds engage with technology. Using the cutting-edge technology developed at Rice Robotics, Campus X is on a mission to inspire children to explore, create, and innovate. We're taking the lessons we've learned in robotics and applying them to education, providing an immersive, hands-on experience that empowers the next generation to think like engineers, designers, and problem solvers. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in supporting Campus X's vision to ignite the potential of young innovators. Discover how our technologies are not just shaping the future of robotics but are also inspiring children to dream big and build their own paths in the world of technology. We're building more than just robots; we're inspiring futures — one young innovator at a time. #RiceRobotics #CampusX #InspiringInnovation #FutureTechLeaders #EdTechRevolution #InnovationInEducation

🤖 The #robotics industry is booming, but there's a crucial conversation we need to have about #diversity. Check out this insightful article from Brianna Wessling and The Robot Report discussing the underrepresentation of Black individuals in robotics and the importance of fostering #diversity in teams. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ Acknowledge the diversity gap. ✅ Diverse teams lead to better outcomes. ✅ Representation and mentorship are vital. ✅ Diversity comes in many forms, including international perspectives. ✅ Organizations like blackinrobotics are making great strides in promoting diversity. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and innovative robotics industry! 🚀🤝

Step into the realm of creativity with STEMWonders! Our virtual robotics sessions aren't just about STEM skills; they're about igniting imaginations and fostering creative thinking. Watch as our young innovators collaborate to craft stories, sparking endless possibilities! What do you think about the role of creativity in education? Share your thoughts below and join the conversation! #STEMWonders #CreativityUnleashed #InnovativeLearning #VirtualRob

"Excited to share my experience at the amazing science exhibition I mentored..!!🌟 From mind-boggling experiments to innovative technologies, the exhibition was a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. 🔬💡 The interactive sessions on robotics .. environmental sustainability left me in awe of the power of science in shaping a better future for our planet. 🌍💚 Can't wait to see more young minds inspired by such events to pursue careers in STEM fields! 🚀 #ScienceExhibition #STEMeducation"

🚀 Thrilled to share some exciting news from our Design-4-All creative space! Last Friday, we launched the Polish-Japanese Hackathon, a unique international educational event that brings together creativity, technology, and social impact. This initiative, organized in collaboration with Prof. Grzegorz Granosik and Prof. Kojiro Iizuka, aims to foster real-world solutions through interdisciplinary teamwork. Six talented teams have started their journey in the A7 building, working on tools to encourage physical activity among children and young people, with a special focus on those with intellectual disabilities. The challenge? 🤔 Harness cutting-edge technologies like robotics and virtual reality to make a difference. This hackathon, a joint initiative between Politechnika Łódzka and Shibaura Institute of Technology, reflects the power of international collaboration in tackling meaningful societal challenges. A huge thank you to everyone involved - also for our Instytut Mechatroniki i Systemów Informatycznych, Politechnika Łódzka! We’re excited to see how these innovative solutions unfold and their potential to create a lasting impact. 💡🌍 #Innovation #Hackathon #TechnologyForGood #Robotics #VR #Inclusion

A successful construction project involves hours of planning, preparation and discussion to ensure the optimal learning environment. There will be challenges to overcome, decisions to be made but the strength of the team comes from having a shared vision. Respect the unique skills of the various stakeholders and above all prepare to learn skills in areas you may never have encountered before in your career. Above all, remember a problem identified is a problem half solved. The start of a new chapter at Haileybury Astana.

🤖 Excited to share a significant milestone in my robotics journey! 🚀 🔍 Quadruped Weaving with Unitree Go1 using Reinforcement Learning: During my Master's in Robotics at Northwestern University, I embarked on an exciting 10-week personal winter project: replicating one of the most common dog training exercises—weaving poles—using reinforcement learning techniques with the Unitree Robotics Go1 🐕🦺 . 🌟 Aim: To simulate the weaving motion and bring it into the real world. 🌐 Environment Setup: Created a NVIDIA IsaacGym environment specifically designed for pole weaving and training. 🏋️♂️ 🎓 Training Process: Undertook a two-step process, starting with base policies focused on goal positions, headings, and obstacle detection. Through distillation, I integrated camera inputs with learned joint states to refine a closed-loop trained policy. 🤖💡 🏁 End Results: Successfully developed policies that emulate weaving motions with smooth, precise movements. Also integrated Intel Corporation RealSense 435di camera inputs, boosting quadruped real-world perception and adaptability. Packaged it all into a deployable ros2 package for the depth policy using a NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano. 📦👾 🔜 Next Steps: I'm now focused on finalizing the sim-to-real pipeline to enhance the project's robustness in various environments. 📹 Video : Enjoy the training snippets and the teleoperated quadruped for depth policy visualization 👀 For more on my projects, check out my portfolio: https://lnkd.in/gdb6aAqX Inspired by: https://lnkd.in/gZsk7-xy Open Robotics NVIDIA Robotics Northwestern University OpenCV McCormick School of Engineering The Graduate School at Northwestern University #Robotics #ReinforcementLearning #Quadruped #UnitreeGo1 #SimToReal #ROS2 #NvidialsaacGym #Al #Engineering #Innovation #MachineLearning #Automation #ArtificialIntelligence #RoboticMotionControl #AdvancedRobotics #AlInnovation #DeepLearning #ComputerVision #Futurelnnovation #computervision #leggedrobots #internship #opentowork

Celebrating the Success of Team Inspiration! Seeing the incredible journey and achievements of the robotic Team Inspiration has been great. The talented students showcase exceptional skills in planning, designing, and building a robot for the various competitions. Their dedication, creativity, and teamwork have successfully paid off. 🤝 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: The team’s success validates the power of collaboration.  Each member brought unique strengths, working together seamlessly to strategize and innovate. 🌍 Outreach and Impact: Beyond the competition, the team has been actively involved in outreach events locally and internationally. As a FIRST Global STEM ambassador, the team members helped students in other countries, spreading their passion for robotics. 📚 STEM and STEAM Programs: Amazingly, the team has interacted with children as young as 5 years, using LEGO Sumo and racing robots to spark their interest. 🌟 Inspiring the Next Generation: Team Inspiration has an inspirational model for structuring other collaborative teams. Check out their newsletter for ideas and their contributions in 2024. #STEM #STEAM #Robotics #FIRSTGlobal

So lovely to see Spot, and thank you for the feature, UCL Computer Science. London Paralympic 2012 was a momentous occasion for us at #GDIHub. We also invite you to check out our MSc program in Disability, Design, and Innovation, where applications are still underway! This program is delivered by UCL Computer Science, in collaboration with Loughborough University & University of the Arts London. This program is at the leading edge of disability innovation, this degree will enable you to become a specialist in accessible and assistive technology and inclusive design. The programme is intended for students who want to contribute to a fairer world through disability innovation. One of the strengths of the programme is its diversity, which values students from computer science, occupational therapy, user experience design, international development, human computer interaction, product design, neuroscience, diplomatic service, medicine, disability activism and many other disciplines. Click the link below to learn more and apply! ▶ bit.ly/3Sjwyq5 UCLEngineering,UCL #Paralympics #GDIHub #Paris2024 #AT2030 #Disability #Inclusion #AT #London #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTech #Innovation #AT #Design #Climate #Cities #Access #Accessibility #Equality #Inclusion #Tech #Research #Development #Sport #ParaSport #Sport #AI #Engineering #ICT #Prosthethics #Design #HearingAids #Wheelchairs #Glasses #Impairment