The UNL Maker Club is offering two new classes for both members and non-members. An observation drawing class, taught by Byron Anway, will provide an introduction to basic drawing techniques. The soft robotics class, taught by Dr. Stephen A. Morin, will cover the basics of air-actuated soft robotics
"Introduction to Observation Drawing" will be held on Monday, April 7th from 6-9p. This course is a one-time drawing session that will cover basic drawing techniques from observation, from your imagination, and will practice strategies for using drawing as a problem-solving tool.
"Soft Robotics: How to Make Squishy Machines" will be a three-session course to provide a basic introduction to soft robotics—an emerging field focused on developing machines/robots that are comprised entirely of soft materials. Soft robots can be inexpensive, impact resistant, and light weight when compared to traditional robots constructed from hard materials. These characteristics make soft robots ideal for certain applications, for example the exploration of hazardous or potentially unstable environments. By the end of this course, participants will be familiar with the basic principles used in the design of soft, pneumatic robots and the techniques of rapid fabrication (e.g., 3D printing and soft lithography) used in their prototyping and testing. This knowledge will be put into action as students are guided through the design and fabrication of their own, unique soft robot!
Registration (including a small fee) is required to participate in the class. Please visit http://make.unl.edu/events to register for either class.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/0tdi