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The Rhode Island Robot Block Party

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Discover how robots are used in research, 
manufacturing, toy design and education during the 
Rhode Island Robot Block Party!

We were featured on The Rhode Show
Admission is free! Reserve your ticket today.

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Noon - 4 pm
The Robot Block Party is presented by Rhode Island Students of the Future 
  • and the Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative at Brown University 

Photos from the Rhode Island Robot Block Party courtesy of Peter Golberg, Ryan T. Conaty, RISF, Brown University and the Brown Robotics Lab.

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Courtesy Peter Goldberg and Brown University.
"Robotics technology will fuel a broad array of products and solutions in manufacturing, health care, agriculture, national defense and transportation. Robots are also an engaging way for young students to learn about science, technology, engineering and math. The 2nd annual Robot Block Party is a fun way to build the skills that prepare our students for a 21st century workforce."
 —Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Honorary Chair of the RI Robot Block Party 2015
LOTS to see and do
The 2018 Robot Block Party featured demonstrations, exhibits and activities presented by industry, universities, community and school groups. We expect to be bigger and better at our 6th annual Robot Block Party on April 1`3, 2019 at the Waterfire Arts Center in Providence. 

University Exhibitors​​
  • Brown University Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative
  • Brown University Humans to Robots Laboratory
  • RISD Rover
  • URI Wearable Biosensing Lab
  • URI Robotics Laboratory for Complex Underwater Environments (R-CUE)
  • URI HydRobotics
  • URI Mechatronics Laboratory
  • Johnson and Wales University Software Engineering and Robotics projects
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Brown IEEE Robotics Competition
Hosted by the Brown University IEEE Chapter, the competition includes teams who build and program small micromouse robots to complete a maze. Competing teams include: 
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Union College
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Yale

Industry & Community Organizations (subject to change)
  • 3D Printing Providence/Ocean State Maker Mill will demo 3D printers & Raspberry Pi projects
  • AS220 Labs (Learn to Solder)
  • Aquidneck Island Robotics 4-H
  • Fab Newport
  • FM Global
  • Hasbro "Under the Skin of Hasbro’s Animatronics"
  • IEEE Providence Section
  • Igus, Inc will display components used in robotics world wide
  • Joe Markee Robot Sculpture
  • Providence Community Library
  • Rhode Island Computer Museum 
  • Rhode Island Drone Club
  • Rhode Island Virtual Reality with Warwick Public Library
  • SkillsUSA Rhode Island
  • Sproutel
  • The Providence Children’s Museum 
  • Vintage Robot
  • Zebra Technologies

Public, Private, Parochial and Home-School Exhibits and Robotics Teams (subject to change)

Kent County
Bishop Hendricken High School (Warwick)
Our Lady of Mercy (East Greenwich)
Pilgrim High School (Warwick)
The RoboSquids (Warwick)

Providence County
East Providence High School (East Providence)
Gilbert Stuart Middle School (Providence)
The Gordon School (East Providence)
Henry Barnard School (Providence)
Martin Middle School (East Providence)
Moses Brown School (Providence)
Mount Pleasant High School Robotics (Providence)
Providence Career and Tech Academy (Providence)
Riverside Middle School (East Providence)
The Wheeler School (Providence)

Washington County
The Compass School (Kingston)
North: North Kingstown High School Robotics
Straight Outta Pipes (FIRST LEGO League team)
The Prout School (Wakefield)

Newport County
All Saints STEAM Academy (FIRST LEGO League Jr. Teams)

Other
Aqua Army (North Attleboro-FIRST LEGO League Jr. Teams)

Exhibitors are subject to change.






The Robot Block Party is a free event. All ages welcome. Register now!

See media coverage of the Robot Block Party:
MAKE
Providence Journal
Providence Business News
Warwick Beacon
Brown University 
University of Rhode Island




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 Rhode Island Students of the Future is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that engages young people in science, technology, engineering, math and manufacturing through youth robotics. We provide infrastructure for hands-on, inquiry based STEM outreach programs including FIRST® LEGO® League, professional development workshops for teachers, and the Robot Block Party.

The Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative at Brown University is a group of faculty, students and affiliates dedicated to using robotics as a means to tackle the problems the world faces. Beyond pursuing the goal of technological advancement, we want to ensure that new developments are beneficial to society and to understand the ethical, legal and economic questions that arise with its development. Our work includes social scientists, engineering disciplines, and medical experts, to name a few, and aims to help create and understand robots that coexist harmoniously with humans.



Rhode Island Students of the Future 
c/o 4 Calvert Street, Newport, RI (mailing address only)
401-203-7473


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  • Rhode Island Students of the Future
  • FIRST LEGO League
    • Upcoming FLL Events
    • FLL—Starting a Team
    • FLL—Volunteers
    • FLL Coach Page
    • FLL—Qualifier System
    • FIRST LEGO League Jr.
    • FLL Competition Results
  • Robot Block Party
    • Apply to be a Robot Block Party Exhibitor
    • Volunteer for the Robot Block Party
    • RBP Exhibitor Info
    • Spectator Info
  • Resources
    • Professional Development and Resources
    • LEGO Robotics Resources
  • About RISF
    • Officers & Directors
    • RISF Career and Volunteer Opportunities
    • Support RISF
    • RISF in the Media
  • Sponsors