National Robotics Week Program
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Kick-off National Robotics Week (April 2-10) with a focus on robotics innovations and research. Robotics has become an integral part of our everyday life, including aeronautics, space exploration, and human spaceflight. The Museum exhibits a number of robotics milestones, such as Robonaut 1, the MER Mars Rover model, and the robot car "Stanley," among many others. In a full day of activities, demonstrations, and presentations, visitors will learn about current robotics research, maneuver robots through different challenges, and interact with robotics experts.
Two special programs, featuring university robotics teams from around the country, will be held in the Moving Beyond Earth gallery at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Day-long programs, including robotics demonstrations and challenges, will be held in the Space Race gallery from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Robonaut faces off with an astronaut
How to attend
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