On May 21, 2015, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) premiered a new national touring exhibit, Robot Revolution, which includes SCHUNK gripping technology.
"Robot Revolution explores how robots, created by human ingenuity, will ultimately be our companions and colleagues, changing how we play, live and work together," said a spokesperson. "The exhibit allows guests to step into a visionary world where robots are not just a curiosity, but a vital asset."
The exhibit comes to life with a collection of cutting-edge robots that have been secured from some of the most innovative global robotics companies and universities.
Within the Skills area of the exhibit, the SCHUNK LWA Powerball arm with the attached SCHUNK 3-finger hand allows guests to watch advanced gripping systems with seven degrees of freedom in action as they can grip various objects. Additionally, guests can see the SCHUNK 5-finger hand mimicking a human hand with nine motors, 20 joints and elastic fingertips. SCHUNK grippers also grasp objects of all different shapes and sizes in the exhibit.
"We are extremely excited to support MSI with its important mission to show the world the importance of robotics, its infinite possibilities and to get the younger generation eager and interested in robotics," said Jesse Hayes, Automation Group Manager at SCHUNK.
MSI's Robot Revolution exhibit development team worked with a renowned group of robotics experts to offer insight on exhibit content. This team of advisors included lead advisor Dr. Henrik I. Christensen, KUKA Chair of Robotics at the College of Computing of Georgia Institute of Technology and Executive Director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines, as well as Dr. Dennis Hong, Professor and Founding Director of RoMeLa (Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory) of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at UCLA.
"Throughout Robot Revolution, hands-on elements, intriguing video and thought-provoking questions enable guests to recognize the amazing ways that robotics can better society," said the spokesperson.
Robot Revolution is supported by Google.org with additional support from The Boeing Company, RACO Industrial, The David Bohnett Foundation, The Kaplan Foundation and official airline United Airlines.
"We believe it is vital to inspire the next generation of engineers and tech entrepreneurs so that we can continue to see technology change the world," said Jim Lecinski, head of Google's Chicago office. "Google is happy to support MSI's Robot Revolution exhibit to make complex concepts accessible to kids of all ages and to get them excited about science, technology, engineering and math."
This exhibit will run at MSI through January 3, 2016, and then will continue on its tour within the United States. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit msichicago.org.
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