April 9 – Meet NevBio’s "Bio-Robotics BigDog"
Don’t miss this chance to meet “BigDog,†the most advanced four-legged robot in the world. Nevada Biotechnology & Bioscience will introduce UNLV Assistant Professor Dr. David Lee’s robo-canine at its April 9 meeting in Las Vegas. Dr. Lee’s research on comparative biomechanics of animal movements has contributed to the mechanical design and control of BigDog. You can get a sneak peek of BigDog in action by going to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww
Bike culture and community: Veer to screen in Reno Tuesday June 23rd
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<p>SPEAKER: David Lee, Ph.D.; UNLV College of Sciences <br />DATE: Wednesday, April 9 <br />TIME: 11:30 a.m. Check-in/Networking; 12 noon Lunch & Program <br />PLACE: UNLV Foundation Room <br />COST: $20 (Pay at the door, credit cards, cash, checks accepted) <br />RSVP: Call Judith Lynn Rebholz at (702) 839-7201 or e-mail <a href="mailto:jrebholz@cvbt.com">jrebholz@cvbt.com</a> by April 8.</p>
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