World of Robotics w/ Jack Burrus

Age Range: K-12

We would both like to thank you for providing our son (and us) with such an excellent presentation last night. Mr. Burrus was a tremendous speaker and really perked up the attention of our son, who now says that he wants to work on robots. Please convey our appreciation to him.

As high school science teachers, we really, really, really appreciate all of your efforts to bring science to life for the students that you teach. Kudos!
Bill and Monica, Parents/High School Science Teachers
Center for Creative Learning Primary Campus Ellisville, MO

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As educators seek out effective strategies for improving math and science achievement at all levels, robots provide an excellent vehicle for sparking the imaginations of students with a wide variety of interests at virtually every age. Robots, more than any other technology, represent a kinship between the science we learn today and the technology we will create in the future. Many educational disciplines science, math, language, art, and more come together to produce modern robots.

  • Educational: Throughout, Mr. Bururs emphasizes the importance of science, math, and reading to give students a better appreciation for their current learning as the gateway to a rewarding future.
  • Entertaining: As a professional educator and speaker, Mr. Burrus uses his vast experience working with students of all ages to captivate his audiences from beginning to end.
  • Age-Appropriate: Each program is specifically tailored to the ages of your students for maximum learning.
  • Comprehensive: Following the assembly, your teachers will have access to downloadable materials for future learning including classroom activities, projects, and educational Web sites.

Part I: The World of Robots (K-12)

Your students will be amazed as they learn how robots are used today, and the much larger role they will play in our future. Student volunteers will help demonstrate a computer-programmable, mobile robot using its electronic voice, multi-sensors, arm, wrist, and hand. Robot pets with video vision, vocal recognition, artificial intelligence and balancing sensors will "wow" the audience with their playful antics. In addition, a robo-one class humanoid robot will show its all-too-human moves. (45-60 minutes).

Upper grade level students will also gain insights into the technologies that have shaped the digital revolution and the unlimited opportunities that lie ahead for their generation. (60 minutes +)

Part II: The Future of Science, Technology, and Robotics (K-12)

This captivating program journeys into the future to give students a vision of how emerging technologies will change the way we live work and play. Audiences will learn about the computer of the near future, how video-game-like immersive technology is already being used by many professionals in their daily work, how internet 2 and the three-dimensional web will impact our lives, and the changing role of robots. They will see familiar robot "friends" demonstrate some interesting new moves, and meet more state-of-the-art robot pets, including Sony Corporation's third-generation AIBOĻ. (45-60 minutes)

Upper grade level students will also learn about the awesome advancements in photonics, nanotechnology, cybernetics and genetics. (60 minutes +)

Testimonials

"Your ability to translate technological concepts into understandable ideas, which everyone can understand is a true gift."
Joseph Schiestle, Burlington, WI

"This is the second year in a row we have had Mr. Burrus speak, he provides a terrific experience for everyone."
Bob Rybak, Rocky River, OH

"Jack Burrus was by far the best I have ever seen. Never before have I seen a speech in which everyone was engaged."
Amy Levesque, Atlanta, GA

"Mr. Burrus brings both enthusiasm and knowledge to the presentation."
Nancy Gattler, Lafayette, IN

"Fantastic! A Great Presentation - Captivated Everyone!"
Ed Vittardi, Independence, OH

"Your speech was excellent, you are planning seeds for the future."
Joe Majowski, Racine, WI

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