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ROBOTICS & INNOVATION FOR ALL |
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SPECIAL EDITION - ROBOLABS SUMMER ACADEMY @ UC BERKELEY |
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Greetings, Robolabs Family!
Welcome to a very special edition of RoboRumbles! This July, we’re thrilled to highlight the incredible success of the Robolabs Summer Academy at UC Berkeley, our exciting new offering for the upcoming season, and the final opportunities to join our summer camps. Let’s dive into all the excitement! |
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Robolabs Summer Academy: A Resounding Success! |
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The Robolabs Summer Academy (RSA) at UC Berkeley was an absolute hit! We had students from California, Oregon, Arizona, Tennessee, New Jersey, Texas, China, and Argentina, making it a truly international event. Over five days, participants were immersed in the hottest tech topics, engaged with top-notch speakers, and formed lasting connections. |
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Here’s a recap of the five days filled with learning, innovation, and fun: |
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Day One: AI Basics and Neural Networks We kicked off with a warm welcome and an introduction to AI basics, followed by a deep dive into neural networks and deep learning. The day was capped off with a guest talk by Prachi Tiwari from Google, who shared insights on AI applications in Google’s tech stack. The evening featured a hands-on workshop on building generative-enabled AI web apps led by Patrick O’Connor from Amazon Web Services. |
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Day Two: Computer Vision and Object Detection The deep dive into neural networks continued, followed by an engaging lecture on computer vision and object detection techniques. Students got hands-on with shape recognition activities using Intel RealSense and object detection with the YOLO model. The highlight was a guest lecture from Americo Carvalho of AWS, who discussed data practices, ML innovation, and the future role of AI officers. |
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Day Three: VEX Sensors and CAD Modeling We started the day with a session on VEX sensors, followed by a competitive Kahoot quiz. Dynamic AI-powered programming and control systems concepts were introduced, and an interactive CAD modeling workshop was facilitated. Kelly Tang from Keenon Robotics shared insights on service robots, and the day ended with a fun indoor rock-climbing session.
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Day Four: VEX Strategy and Hardware Architecture The day started with a session on strategic insights for the VEX AI Robotics Game, followed by sessions on the VEX GPS coordinate system and path planning. Students learned about various path-planning algorithms and the hardware architecture of the VEX AI system, including the NVIDIA Jetson Nano and Intel RealSense cameras. After an exciting field trip to Fisherman’s Wharf, students wrapped up the day preparing for their final presentations. |
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Day Five: College Application Tips and Final Presentations Current MET Berkeley Student, Alfonso Portilla Rivero, provided valuable college application tips, and students were walked through the VEX AI Competition Template, covering modular code development and object detection structures. Vela Rajesh inspired everyone with his journey from a Robolabs coach to a robotics entrepreneur and Tesla engineer. The academy culminated with impressive final presentations, showcasing the students’ creativity and hard work. |
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Would you recommend this program? A review from a camper sums it up perfectly: |
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“I would definitely recommend this program as I had a lovely experience and would wish it for others. The people I met were great and the skills and thought processes I acquired are so valuable for their uniqueness and specificity.”
We can’t wait to welcome even more bright minds to our Robolabs Summer Academy next summer—get ready for bigger, bolder adventures, and stay tuned for all the thrilling details!
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JOIN THE ROBOLABS VEX AI TEAM FOR THE 24-25 SEASON |
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Exciting news! We are launching our 2025 VEX AI Competition Team this August. As 2x reigning VEX AI World Champions and recipients of the prestigious Think Award, we have a proven track record of excellence.
Our team is at the forefront of AI robotics, boasting the world’s first self-driving AI-powered competition robot. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge in advanced AI topics and enhance your college applications.
Don’t miss out! If you’re a current VRC student in Dublin, Fremont, or San Jose, secure your spot. Limited seats are available in August.
Become an AI Robotics World Champion with Robolabs! |
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JOIN THE ROBOLABS INNOVATION ACADEMY |
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 | We are now recruiting for Batch 10 of our Robolabs Innovation Academy! This special anniversary batch promises to be extraordinary. Our Innovation Academy has helped dozens of top students identify problems, brainstorm and develop solutions, and patent their ideas. They then use the findings from their patent journey to develop a research question and pursue it by writing and publishing a scientific research paper. This program is perfect for students seeking a rewarding challenge where they can apply their curiosity, creativity, and inventiveness alongside like-minded problem solvers. |
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We’ve successfully completed 8 amazing weeks of our summer camps at our three locations in Dublin, Fremont, and San Jose. As we head into the final week, we’re excited to wrap up this incredible journey. Hundreds of students have been immersed in robotics and STEM, gaining hands-on experience and developing a passion for technology. There is only one week left, so if you’re looking for a last-minute summer robotics immersion experience, time is running out. Join us for hands-on learning and fun, and ignite your passion for STEM! |
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ROBOLABS TEAMS PREPARE TO COMPETE THIS AUGUST |
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Robolabs teams are gearing up to participate in tournaments as early as this August. The excitement is building as we prepare to showcase our skills and innovations on the competitive stage. With a season full of challenges and opportunities ahead, we can’t wait to see our teams in action and continue our tradition of excellence in robotics competitions. Stay tuned for updates and cheer on our talented teams! |
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ROBOLABS REGULAR OFFERING |
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|  | Hands-on and immersive VEX and FIRST Robotics for kindergarten - 12th grade. |
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| |  | Fun, and valuable Robotics learning over a break. For students from 1st to 12th grade. |
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|  | Journey to become a high-school author and inventor! |
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| |  | Leverage the entirety of Robolabs to get you into your dream college. |
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