Cal State L.A. Swarm Robotics

12/05/2016

Happy Holidays from Boston Dynamics

04/27/2016

04/27/2016

Reppin Cal State LA Swarm Robotics and Cal State LA ACM at the Kennedy Space Center!

04/26/2016

Swarmathon - Day 2

Photos of the Swarmathon Final Rounds and Closing Ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC).

04/11/2016

Great article!

Before there were digital computers, there were "human computers," women who used pencils and paper to do the math that helped carry the U.S. into space. Nathalia Holt tells their story in a new book.

04/10/2016

Last night was Yuri's Night at the California Science Center. A few of our team members got to meet Buzz Aldrin, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, the SpaceX crew, JPL engineers, and fellow space enthusiasts! Yuri's Night is named for the first human to launch into space, Yuri Gagarin, who flew the Vostok 1 spaceship on April 12, 1961. Check out these 2 robots socializing under the Space Shuttle Endeavor - wish our Swarmies could have attended!

03/25/2016

Our Cal State LA Swarm Robotics students are trying to raise money to travel to Kennedy Space Center to compete in the 1st Annual NASA Swarmathon competition April 19 - April 23rd. NASA covers our entry cost to the KSC but unfortunately, there is no direct funding for student travel. We estimate that the total cost of travel for our team of 20 will be between $17,000 and $18,000. That includes airfare, hotel, rental cars, and food. We would really appreciate any contributions from you! All donations are tax-deductible, as they are operated through the university.

********PLEASE MAKE SURE under the "Designation" section that you put "Other", then type in "Swarm Robotics" (otherwise your donation goes to the school, but not to our team)*********

Thanks so much for your support! https://www.calstatela.edu/givenow/secured/donation

In order for Cal State LA to designate your secure tax deductible donation to the Swarm Robotics team, please fill out and submit the secure form within the embedded web page below.

03/11/2016

Do you want to be a Robot Whisperer?

Dr. Tessa Lau creates autonomous robots for the service industry. Find out how she is transforming how we interact with robots! Soundtrack: Untitled 3- Phill...

03/09/2016

It's International Women's Day - here's a shoutout to all the amazing women in STEM!

Check out this article about 11 inspiring women around the world who use technology to make a positive impact. http://htl.li/Zelxy

On International Women's Day, leading women in technology around the world speak about opportunities for those looking to enter the sector.

02/28/2016

It's Oscars day! Here is a great article comparing the technologies used in the movie The Martian vs. real NASA technologies: http://www.nasa.gov/feature/nine-real-nasa-technologies-in-the-martian

Andy Weir’s “The Martian” tells the story of Mark Watney, a NASA astronaut stranded on Mars. He must improvise and innovate to survive. NASA is already working on some of the technologies he uses to try to stay alive.

02/28/2016

Google's number crunching has shown that psychological safety (feeling accepted, respected, and able to be open) is the crux of a productive team! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/magazine/what-google-learned-from-its-quest-to-build-the-perfect-team.html?_r=1

New research reveals surprising truths about why some work groups thrive and others falter.