MSI robotics exhibit

The Chicago Tribune (June 2) -- Not too long ago, robots were science fiction. Today robots are not only fact, they're also a lot of fun at the Robot Revolution exhibit at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. This interactive exhibit features cutting-edge robots from around the world demonstrating some of their possible uses. Steven LaValle, an exhibit adviser from the department of computer science at Illinois, says, "I think we can make parallels to PCs and computers. Not that long ago computers were just for nerds and most people were afraid of them. Today they are social and such a part of life. I hope they'll get inspired.”