RoboCon 2008

On April 18-20, 2008 RoboCon comes to Denver. Robocon-2008 is a Robot Convention and is held in conjunction with the Sci-Fi Convention StarFest put on by Starland. There will be three Lost in Space B9 Robots at RoboCon and perhaps a R2D2 Droid or two. The convention is being held at the Denver-Tech Marriott Hotel just East of I-25 on Orchard. For more information on StarFest go www.starland.com.

Initial Post to United Robot Alliance Blog

Today marks the launch of United Robot Alliance Blog. This site is dedicated to the documentation of my successes, failures and general experiences in building the life size Robots from the TV series and Movies.

The first of these Robots and Droids to be completed is the B-9 Robot from Lost in Space. Phase One was completed in December 2005 after approximately 10 months of work. He was basically just a blinking, talking static display. He is currently undergoing several modifications and upgrades that is scheduled be completed by March 2009. He will be controlled by Spektrum 7 channel Radio Contoller and will be fully mobile.

I have had custom phrases or "lines" recorded by the same actor that was the voice of the Robot in the 1960's television series.

My next project will the famous Droid R2-D2 of Star Wars fame. He will also be full size and fully mobile. I have already purchased numerous parts including an all aluminum frame and laser cut dome. This project will offically be launched in May 2008 with an anticipated completion date of Dec 2009.

I am hosting a Robot Convention in conjunction with Starfest in April of this year and my Robot, along with two others, will be displayed so come out and get your picture take with one of the most Famous Robots of all time.