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Botacon is Here!

Posted on December 11, 2010 by admin

If you haven’t gotten your tickets, you will be able to pick them up at the door. Doors will open at 10am with a bit of time for folks to have some coffee and say hello before we get the … Continue reading →

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Botacon Schedule Announced

Posted on December 10, 2010 by admin

Botacon is a gathering of roboticists and robot enthusiasts to discuss the future. Themed “Robots For A Better Future,” the day is set up to explore both the practical and philosophical aspects facing robots today. We are excited to announce … Continue reading →

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Make Magazine: Botacon Sponsor

Posted on December 9, 2010 by admin

Make: Magazine, which spotlights fantastic makers and work in the maker community will be sponsoring Botacon. Expect to see lots of magazines around at the event and some Make: Magazine sponsored beer at the drinkup after the event! Make: Magazine … Continue reading →

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Botacon Lineup Announced

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

Things are heating up in the robot world. Botacon approaches. We’re happy to announce the speakers at this first ever Botacon! Get your tickets now! Heather Knight – Robotic Touch: Capacitive Sensing to Understand Human Body Language Rob Gilson – … Continue reading →

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Robot Fixing Clinic Confirmed!

Posted on November 18, 2010 by admin

Jordan Miller and Nick Starno of MakerBot Industries will be manning a Robot Fixing Clinic at Botacon. Bring your sad machines in and they’ll check them out, offer advice and if possible, help you fix them! Dr. Jordan Miller is … Continue reading →

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Deadline for talk submissions approaching on November 23rd

Posted on November 18, 2010 by admin

Have you been considering giving a talk at Botacon? Submit your talk before November 23rd! We’ll announce the lineup shortly after that!

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Submit Your Botacon Talk!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by admin

Submit your talk by filling in this form by November 23rd! A new day is dawning for robotics. The tools of manufacturing have been democratized and robots have become modular and configurable. It is easier than ever to make your … Continue reading →

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Botacon 0 is Officially ON!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by admin

Get your tickets to Botacon 0 today! The date and location are locked in for Botacon 0. This will be a historic event focused on the theme “Robots for a Better Future”. It will happen at the Brooklyn Lyceum on … Continue reading →

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Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities Available!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

Check it out. Now you can learn about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities at Botacon! Contact us, if you’re interested!

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WOW!

Posted on October 10, 2010 by admin

Survey results have already started pouring in and there are some good suggestions! Here are the first ones! (If billions roll in, I’ll just pick out the unique ones to post.) John Abella #1136 suggests: A session on tweaking and … Continue reading →

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