Dorkbot

My pal David Nunez is the co-instigator of a really neat thing here in Austin called Dorkbot. Dorkbot, which has clusters all over the world (check out the site to see if there’s one near you), features artists, hackers and builders playing with electricity. How cool is that?

Thursday, Dash and I will be heading over to the Dorkbot Austin to check out:

*Joel Greenberg demonstrates how to beat movie studios at their own game with his cost-effective zeppelin microphone

* disturbed members of Austin’s very own Robot Group (http://www.robotgroup.net) bring the relentless sea shanty singing Babbling Head. Be very afraid.

* Rich LeGrand, from Charmed Labs, shows you how coerce a Nintendo Game Boy and some legos into a robot – one that can see images and can be controlled over the Internet

* jamie O’shea shows off creations including his Wamcam – a device that prints photos on your eyes instead of film

The event is child-friendly, so if you’re so inclined come on out and bring the kiddos – there’s nothing like introducing your child to the wonders of electricity through a series of performances by local dorks.

If you’re here in Austin, come check it out.

image by Toothpaste for Dinner