University at Buffalo Robotics Day 2025

A community event open to all—experience the latest advancements in robotics and autonomy, see modern robots in action and see how they shape the world of tomorrow. Enjoy hands-on activities for K-12 kids, learn about cutting-edge robotics, and have fun with drones.
Come discover the the future of robotics!

Date: 27th April 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Location: Davis Hall (Map Below)

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Robots in Action: See them live!

Boston Dynamics Spot

A versatile quadruped robot known for
dynamic movement, industrial applications,
and autonomous inspections.

Unitree G1

A high-performance humanoid robot
designed for agility, stability, and advanced
AI-driven interactions.

Unitree Go2

A next-gen quadruped robot featuring enhanced mobility, AI-powered perception,
and real-time navigation.

School Student Activities

Elementary School Students

OZO BOT Adventures

Join us for a fun adventure with Ozobots! These tiny robots follow colors, solve mazes, and dance to your commands. Get creative, draw colorful paths, and bring your Ozobot to life! Ready to start your robot journey?
Come & join us in room Davis 338A

Middle School Students

Root Robot Challenge

Meet Root — the robot that draws, climbs, plays music, and follows your code! Create mazes, race tracks, and secret missions, then watch Root bring them to life. Ready to turn your imagination into motion?
Let’s get rolling in room Davis 113A!

High School Students

Ultimate Robot Arena

Design, build, and program your own robot to move, lift, and take on challenges! From picking up objects to navigating obstacles, bring your ideas to life. Ready to test your skills and create the ultimate machine? Let’s build, code, and conquer! See you in room Davis 230A

Schedule

Time	Panel & Talks	Robotic Activities for School Students	Drone Flying Activities	Robot & Research Demos
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Welcome Notes from Prof. Karthik and Prof. Souma
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM	Talk 1: Prof. Karthik Dantu: Real-world autonomy	Oozo Bot for Elementary School Students: Davis 338A Root Robot for Middle School Students: Davis 113A Ultimate Robot Kit for High School Students: Davis 230A	UB BookStore Parking Lot	Bansal Atrium, Davis Hall
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM	Panel 1: The Role of Robotics in Future Careers: What to Expect in the Next 20 Years (Panel Members: Prof. Karthik, Prof. Chaozhe, Prof. Tarunraj)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Talk 2: Prof. Chunming Qiao: Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Projects at UB
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Talk 3: Prof. Chaozhe He: Improving Mobility with Connected Automated Vehicles
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM	Lunch Break & Autonomous Vehicles Demo
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM	Talk 4: Ehsan Esfahani: How humans can work with robots safely	Oozo Bot for Elementary School Students: Davis 338A Root Robot for Middle School Students: Davis 113A Ultimate Robot Kit for High School Students: Davis 230A	UB BookStore Parking Lot	Bansal Atrium, Davis Hall
02:00 PM – 02:45 PM	Panel 2: Am I Being Replaced by a Robot or AI Agent at My Job? (Panel Members: Ifeoma, Souma, Ehsan)
02:45 PM – 03:15 PM	Talk 5: Prof. Javid Bayandor: Venusian Robotic Land and Atmospheric Explorers
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM	Panel 3: Careers and Pathways in Robotics (Panel Members: Jake Gemerek (True Anomaly), Steven Korzelius (MOOG Inc), Rishabh Changwani (Halo.car alum))
04:00 PM	Wrap Up