KumoTek Launches Robot Dinosaur Invasion

Posted 27 May 2010 at 18:45 UTC by steve

Matt Fischer, CTO of KumoTek Robotics in Richardson, TX sent us a copy of their latest press release and writes, "We are launching a huge interactive robotics exhibit in Chicago". The exhibit features robot dinosaurs built by Kokoro in Japan and loaded with interactive robot technology from KumoTek.

RoboSUE, a robotically animated recreation of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, is the main attraction in the experience. She is outfitted with cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence which is sure to scare anyone that comes near. The show is not scripted and no two visitors will have the same experience. The dinosaurs track guests in real-time, responding based on the actions of each individual visitor, and even interact among themselves.

The exhibit opened yesterday and runs through September 6, so check it out if you're in the area. Read on for the full text of KumoTek's press release.

For Immediate Release: Richardson, TX

Welcome to the age of interactive robotics and entertainment.

On May 26, KumoTek Robotics will launch a first of its kind interactive robotics exhibit at the historical Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.

The exhibit will feature huge life-like dinosaurs manufactured by Kokoro Japan and integrated with the latest in interactive robotics technology from KumoTek. Visitors will experience firsthand what it’s like to be stalked by prehistoric creatures of varying proportions, and can even bear witness to an interactive robotic performance between predator and prey.

RoboSUE, a robotically animated recreation of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, is the main attraction in the experience. She is outfitted with cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence which is sure to scare anyone that comes near. The show is not scripted and no two visitors will have the same experience. The dinosaurs track guests in real-time, responding based on the actions of each individual visitor, and even interact among themselves.

This event will bring the prehistoric past to life in front of thousands of people and will be shown over a period of four months.

There will be a press preview in Chicago on May 25. Please contact us through any of the email addresses below if you have any questions.

The Field Museum: http://www.fieldmuseum.org; Email: media@fieldmuseum.org

KumoTek Robotics: www.kumotek.com; Email: press@kumotek.com

Kokoro: www.kokoro-dreams.co.jp; Email: nishino@kokoro-dreams.co.jp

Matthew Fisher Chief Technical Officer KumoTek Robotics 1601 N. Glenville Dr. Ste. 105 Richardson, TX 75081 T: 972.436.3867 F: 972.249.2073