Our Robotics Speakers series (NIS-RSS) is designed to bring together the brightest minds in robotics with the unique technical capabilities of NIS and its members.
Set in the heart of the Silicon Prarie, this initiative aims to catalyze critical conversations among leading innovators, thinkers, and creators in robotics and automation, offering a unique platform for sharing groundbreaking ideas, exploring new possibilities, and forging connections. Each session not only highlights the latest advancements in robotics but also underscores Nebraska's emerging role as a hub for bootstrapped-innovation and thought leadership.
Join us the first Wednesday of every month as we ignite a spark of innovation in the heartland.
COMING UP: OCTOBER 2, 2024
Building Robotics Networks w/ Jenn Apicella
Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network
Join us for an in-depth conversation with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network’s Executive Director, Jennifer Apicella, as we explore her career journey and lessons learned building one of the world’s top robotics innovation ecosystems. Jenn has a strong track record developing strategic business partnerships to expedite commercial expansion across new industry markets, and is actively involved in advocating for workforce equity and inclusion, serving on the National Board of getWITit (Women in Tech), Women in Robotics Pittsburgh Chapter, and several other tech and robotics community initiatives.
PAST TALKS
September 4, 2024
AI-Powered Food Processing w/ Chafik Barbar
Exploring Marble Technologies’ journey in automation, computer vision, and robotics.
Marble Technologies is a company dedicated to developing intelligent solutions that automate labor-intensive, repetitive, and complex tasks across the food supply chain, starting with the beef and pork industry. Chafik is joined in this open discussion by Evan Griess and Taylor Brandl, experts in mechatronic systems and computer vision, respectively.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
SURGICAL ROBOTS IN SPACE w/ RACHEL WAGNER
DESIGNING A MINIATURE ROBOTIC SURGERY TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PAYLOAD FOR ORBITAL SPACEFLIGHT
Doctoral Student Rachel Wagner (UNL Alumni, NIS Patron) discusses her work in preparing MIRA ("Miniaturized In Vivo Robotic Assistant") for use on the International Space Station.
October 25, 2023
Cheap and Deep w/ Dan Novy
BUILDING AFFORDABLE OCEAN EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR EARTH'S LAST FRONTIER
Emerging Media Arts Assistant Professor Dan Novy discusses his journey through developing low-cost imaging and sensor platforms for democratized ocean exploration. These systems are designed to collect valuable information about Earth's oceans - in some of the least explored regions on the planet.
September 13, 2023
The Future of Farming w/ Dr. Santosh Pitla
COMPUTER VISION, ROBOTICS, AND THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
Hear Dr. Pitla discuss how Robotics, Computer Vision, and Advanced Mechanical Systems are being used in agriculture, and where each technology might lead in the future.
