Robot Dog, Firefighter Drones At CU Engineering Expo

BOULDER, CO -- The public is invited to see more than 100 100 engineering projects in space, robotics, smartphone apps and more as the University of Colorado Engineering Expo shows off the work of student teams April 27 at the Coors Event Center of the CU Boulder campus from 3 - 5 p.m.

Visitors can see hands-on demonstrations of new technologies—including Rover, a robotic dog that provides comfort to people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The expo is a showcase for the work of seniors and graduate students in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, working with industry partners like Lockheed Martin and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Prizes will be awarded for the best projects in several categories.

Here are some of the featured projects:

• Conformal MEG: A helmet that can take non-invasive brain scans of pediatric patients

• Baja SAE: A competition-ready off-road vehicle• Dubai Cane: A “smart” cane that uses sensors and vibrations to help visually impaired people to navigate

• Drone Rover Integrated Fire Tracker (DRIFT): A rover that can deploy a drone to monitor wildfires

• Font with Feeling: A digital font that reflects the emotions of users by changing color

For more information on parking and other logistics, visit the event page.

Image via University of Colorado Boulder