Robotics Expansion Event

UNL Engineering Ambassadors: Rocket Propulsion

Students will learn about the impact and basic engineering design of rockets and will have the opportunity to design and fly their own straw rockets using our plastic straw rocket launchers.

• Building Location: Second floor of Kiewit Hall 
• Length of Activity: 45 Minutes
• College: College of Engineering
• Tour Schedule: NOON, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Changing the World in the Raikes School

The Raikes School weaves computer science and business education into a single thread of innovation, educating top tier students in a unique process designed to transform them into innovators who can and will change the world. You'll hear from current student-led startups who are solving business problems utilizing technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. During this activity, you'll get to see the Kaufmann Center, home of the Raikes School, while developing your own innovative pitch to solve a unique problem.

• Building Location: Kauffman Center (630 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE)
• Length of Activity: 45 Minutes
• College: Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
• Tour Schedule: NOON, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Robotics in Art and Entertainment

Come check out Emerging Media Arts in the Carson Center! Get a brief look at the work our faculty and students are doing that incorporates robotics, AI training, and the entertainment industry.

• Building Location: Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, 13th and Q Street
• Length of Tour: 45 minutes
• College: Hixon-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
• Website: Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts | Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts | Nebraska 
• Tour Schedule: NOON, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

UNL Department of Biological Systems Engineering Robotics

Come check at an Ag robotics demonstration and experience. BSE will also take a deeper dive in scientific imagery!

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 5-10 minutes

UNL Department of Statistics: The Basics of AI - Algorithmic Drawing

Youth will practice giving and following instructions to create artwork, exploring the principles of specificity, sequencing, and clarity while drawing. They will understand the concept of "algorithmic thinking" by designing clear and step-by-step prompts for their partner, simulating how AI models follow instructions. This lesson will encourage teamwork, creativity, and the ability to provide specific and detailed instructions.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 15-20 minutes 

Nucor: Build-A-Joist

Miniature joist assembly.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Activity: 10-20 minutes

Note: This activity is sign-up only.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA: Introduction to 3D CAD and Industrial Robot Demo

Demo OnShape software for 3D cad. Brief presentation of Industrial Robot Programming. Kawasaki Astorino Robot Demonstration.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Activity: 30 minutes

Note: This activity is sign-up only.

Nebraska Innovation Studio: Robot Dogs

Robot Dog. Demo of robot dog's motion.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 15 minutes

Don't Panic Labs: Robot Programmer Space-Maze Escape Game

Help our robot friend escape a maze in outer space by assembling sets of instructions for his programming. Be careful... we wouldn't want him flung into space forever!

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 10-20 minutes

Rensenhouse: 1 Minute Robot Programming

We will have a Collaborative Robotic arm that can be programmed by hand quickly. We will likely also showcase a virtual environment with an oculus headset.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 5-10 minutes

Mason Road MFG, Fanuc, Colewell Automation : Design Engineering and Prototyping

Students will learn how products are designed and see a demonstration of high speed 3D printing.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 5-10 minutes

Northeast Community College | iHub

Come see all the fun happening at Northeast Community College's iHub! Check out our robotic arm, solve a programming challenge, and learn about the First Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competition.

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 5-10 minutes

Huffman Engineering, Inc.: Programming your Future with Huffman Engineering

Showcasing how simple programming changes and inputs alter the outputs and how you can transform engineering for good!

Building Location: Cook Pavilion (Entrance to the City Campus Recreation Center)

Length of Walk-Up Activity: 5-10 minutes

Are you aging out of FIRST LEGO League Challenge and want to see what could be next in your passion for robotics? Come check out the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) demonstration in the Cook Pavilion! Meet current team members, ask questions, and check out their robots!

FTC Teams (up to 15 team members, grade 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team. The robot kit is reusable from year to year and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming.