Matt Fischer, CTO of KumoTek Robotics in Richardson, TX sent us a copy
of their latest press release and writes, "We are launching a huge
interactive robotics exhibit in Chicago". The exhibit features
robot dinosaurs built by Kokoro in Japan and loaded
with interactive robot technology from KumoTek.
RoboSUE, a robotically animated recreation of the famous
Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, is the main attraction in the experience.
She is outfitted with cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence which
is sure to scare anyone that comes near. The show is not scripted and no
two visitors will have the same experience. The dinosaurs track guests
in real-time, responding based on the actions of each individual
visitor, and even interact among themselves.
The exhibit opened yesterday and runs through September 6, so check
it out if you're in the area. Read on for the full text of KumoTek's
press release.
For Immediate Release: Richardson, TX
Welcome to the age of interactive robotics and entertainment.
On May 26, KumoTek Robotics will launch a first of its kind interactive
robotics exhibit at the historical Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
The exhibit will feature huge life-like dinosaurs manufactured by Kokoro
Japan and integrated with the latest in interactive robotics technology
from KumoTek. Visitors will experience firsthand what it’s like to be
stalked by prehistoric creatures of varying proportions, and can even
bear witness to an interactive robotic performance between predator and
prey.
RoboSUE, a robotically animated recreation of the famous Tyrannosaurus
rex skeleton, is the main attraction in the experience. She is outfitted
with cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence which is sure to scare
anyone that comes near. The show is not scripted and no two visitors
will have the same experience. The dinosaurs track guests in real-time,
responding based on the actions of each individual visitor, and even
interact among themselves.
This event will bring the prehistoric past to life in front of thousands
of people and will be shown over a period of four months.
There will be a press preview in Chicago on May 25. Please contact us
through any of the email addresses below if you have any questions.
The Field Museum: http://www.fieldmuseum.org; Email: media@fieldmuseum.org