From February 28 to March 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
the fourth edition of the Robofolies invites you
to explore the marriage of art and science and discover
the artistic side of robotics: "robotartics"! A
fascinating world awaits you where the only limit
is your imagination. Are you ready? Let loose your
creativity, put your "cyber-senses" into high-speed
mode, and get set to experience robot behaviour
through creativity and spectacle. On your journey,
you'll encounter the products of wild flights of
imagination-surprising robot creatures and bugs
that come out from behind the scenes and invite
you to interact with them.
THE COLONY
A gigantic interactive robotic art installation
created by Louis-Philippe Demers. You'll find yourselves
in a machine world where it is robots who observe
human behaviour. Enter the alien universe of a grand
master of robot performance art. Continuous, 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
ROBOTUS PLUS
Sports and aerobotics show
These robots love to put on a show! Watch them flaunt
their great sense of rhythm and team spirit during
their workout routine. Lets go robots! Ready to
warm up?
Demonstration schedule : (length: 30 min)
Robofoot: 11:30 a.m, 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Dogbots: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
AIBO: 4:30 p.m.
If you have a knack for robotics, come watch engineers
from the École Polytechnique de Montréal at work
and ask them all your questions. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
ROBO-MANHUNT
An unconventional exposition of robotic sculptures
made from recycled objects. Ready for a manhunt?
Éric Nadeau's Humanonymes robots, are scattered
throughout the Science Center. Follow the map to
find them.
ROBOT SEEKS COMPANIONS
Humanoid-robot seeks companions. Articulated, non-smoker,
polyglot (speaks 12 languages!), attractive, metallic
eyes and hair, has artificial intelligence and many
degrees of freedom. Enjoys scooter rides and museums.
Seeks M & F, 2-102 years old for conversation and
friendship. Grouches need not apply.
AIBO, ONE HOT DOG!
AIBO has made the Science Centre his home, He's
gotten to know it well and he loves the contact
with the public. You'll find him roaming the hallways,
playing ball and performing for the visitors! 12
p.m. to 5 p.m.
ROBOT DISSECTIONS
Robots under the scalpel! Watch live as small robots
are dissected, and put your knowledge of technology,
mechanics, and robotics to the test.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
THE ROBOTSHOP
A small demonstration area that's swarming with
toys, each one more robotized than the next.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ROBOT STATIONS
Two areas where young children and their parents
can take a break
- Walkway/corridor intersection
- Facing Technocity
WORKSHOPS
ROBO-TRICKS
Programming workshop for small automated machines.
Program a machine using a simplified language and
watch it "come to life."
Ages 8 and up
Length : about 40 min.
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Last workshop begins around 4:45 p.m.
DRAW ME A ROBOT
Open robot-drawing workshop. Attention artists:
prizes will be awarded to the three most creative
drawings. Prize draw on March 8, 2004.
For all ages
Continuous, 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
AN ABC OF ROBOTS
Arts and crafts workshop inspired by Jacques Thisdel's
L'abécédaire des robots (An ABC of
Robots). With the artist and animators, build a
small, imaginary "robobird."
For all ages
Length : about 40 min.
11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Last workshop starts at about 5 p.m.
Admission to Robofollies 2004 is included
in the Exploration package. For more information,
the general public can call (514) 496-4724
or 1 877 496-4724
Information :
Nathalie Goldberg
Press Relations Co-ordinator
(514) 283-8085
Source : Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal
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