DIY Show & Show ran through Jan 17th, 08

The robotic art was judged by Monty, from ANYBOTS the first humanoid robot of it's kind.

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12/15/07 Robots Are Art opening party showcased, Monty the first humanoid robot of its kind, who judged the robotic art in this DIY Art show and contest. It was his first open to the public appearance. A few Pleo’s (baby Camarasaurus) wandered through the crowd as critics. Pleoworld.com

Robots served beer, painted paintings and even a disgruntled beggar robot will is on display, so expect robotic diversity to be a cornerstone of this art show.

A presentation on the history of robotics by Frank Garvey was shown at 6pm, along with spin the robot raffle prizes and free robotic magazines. ( The premier raffle prize will be a cool robot toy from Boss Robots & a visit to ANYBOTS to spend time with Dexter & Monty in thier own natural setting)

This event will encompass a diverse group of robotic artists including mixed media, painters and kinetic artists. The contest will be 100% violence free, and will focus on form, function, and fun. Prizes will be given for categories such as overall artistic esthetics, unusual functionality, robots as a reflection of society, and incorporation of unusual objects to name a few.

Judging the robotic art will be, Monty the first humanoid robot of its kind along with Trevor Blackwell, Ph.D. Founder and CEO of ANYBOTS and David Calkins, President of the Robotics Society of America, and founder of the international RoboGames. www.Anybots.com, http://robogames.net/index.php

Robotic Artists:

Cheryl Finfrock - Painter
Camp Peavy - Robotic artist
Mike Wilder - Robotic Artist
Willy Matsuno - Mixed Media (Prize Winner)
Max Chandler - Robotic Artist
Paul Gibson - Painter (Prize Winner)
Christoper Palmer ( CTP) - Robotic Artist (Prize Winner)
Mark Murry - Mixed Media (Prize Winner)
Scott Wiley - Painter
Liz Mamorskey - Mixed Media
James Lovekin - Mixed Media
Paul Baker - Kinetic Artist
Nemo Gould - Robotic Artist (Prize Winner)
Al Honig & Dr. Johnathan Foote - Robotic Artists
Mark Galt - Robotic Artist
Frank Garvey - Robotic Artist (Prize Winner)

This is a not to be missed show!

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Anything, Anytime, Anywhere

Boss Robots, Berkeley

The East Bay's independent weekly

Served by a Robot

New Era for Edutainment Robot

Covering the world of personal robots

East Bay Hispanic Newspaper

The Latest in Hobby, Science and Consumer Robotics

Inside bay Area.com

Pleo is now Live!

Judges:

Monty the first humanoid robot of it’s kind will be judging the robotic art along with the amazing Trevor Blackwell, Ph.D. Founder and CEO of ANYBOTS

David Calkins, President of the Robotics Society of America, and founder of the international RoboGames.

About FLOAT :

FLOAT is an urban art spa committed to providing an ever changing space that showcases local artists, and provides an opportunity to unwind, float and open-up the creative channels in all of us. Taking a different view of what a spa should be, we are dedicated to the simple fact that every float should be as unique and extraordinary, as the art.