Highlights Overview
RoboDevelopment Conference & Exposition is the leading event for design and development of commercial robotic products. Join us for the one event this year that will have the largest impact on your robotics career!
RoboDevelopment 2008 Show Highlights:
Conference Program
Choose from 30+ sessions in the industry's most comprehensive conference program covering your most critical topics. Tracks covered include: Systems and Systems Engineering; Tools and Platforms; Enabling Technology; Achieving Automation; and Design and Development.
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Keynote Presentations
Learn from exclusive keynote presentations delivered by world-renowned robotics industry experts throughout RoboDevelopment Conference & Expo 2008. Open to all conference pass attendees, these sessions are presented by:
- Sebastian Thrun, Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering; Director, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Stanford University
- Maja Mataric, Founding Director, USC Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems; Director, USC Robotics Research Lab
- Jeanne Dietsch, CEO, MobileRobots Inc
- Michael Bruch, Section Head, Unmanned Systems Branch, Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center
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Exhibits
Dozens of exhibits provide hands-on access to the latest design and development solutions for producing robots and robotic technology. Meet face-to-face with leading companies and get answers unique to your situation.
Networking and Peer-to-Peer Events
From an evening welcome reception to session coffee breaks, time on the expo floor, and sponsored breakfasts and lunches, RoboDevelopment networking opportunities put you in touch with peers, industry leaders and up-and-coming talent.
Evening Welcome Reception
Network your robotics peers, share what you learned on your first day, and enjoy some complimentary refreshments. David’s Restaurant is just a short walk from the Convention Center and overlooks the beautiful, 140-acre Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.
Birds-of-a-Feather Discussions
As part of the conference program, attendees will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups for “Birds-of-a-Feather” discussions of key topics. Topic experts will be on hand to moderate and steer the discussion.
Speaker Meet & Greet
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to meet and speak with a collection of RoboDevelopment speakers. This informal and relaxed event will take place at the Hyatt Hotel on the eve of the conference.
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Pre-Conference Technical Workshop
Developing and Deploying Mobile Service Robot Applications
Monday, November 17 - 1:00PM-5:30PM
This pre-conference technical workshop is hosted by MobileRobots Inc and will take place on the afternoon preceding RoboDevelopment. Workshop attendees will receive hands-on training and be provided with practical, actionable instruction based on real-world experience and hands-on training.
Registration is available to all RoboDevelopment Attendees for an additional fee. Click here for more information.
First Annual Robotics Development Innovator Awards
The Robotics Development Innovator Awards recognize products and companies that have contributed significantly to the personal, service and mobile robotics industry over the previous 12 months by providing inventive design and development tools, as well as component technology that makes the development of commercial robotics products possible. Awards are given in two categories 'Design and Development Tools' and 'Component Technology.’ Winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of industry experts and will be announced at RoboDevelopment.
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Special Academic and Government Discounts
Students, school faculty, military and other government employees receive exclusive discounts on their RoboDevelopment registration. Please contact us for details at 800-305-0634.