Some folks already know I'm researching for a new theater piece about robots, so of course, I had to venture down to the Carnegie Science Center over in the north side.
Pittsburgh is home to the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, which is one of the leading robotics research institutions in the world (up there with MIT and Waseda in Tokyo). Pittsburgh is also home to a few independent robotic companies, as well.
Roboworld was fun and filled with a ton of kids, reminding me a lot of Chuck E. Cheese (which come to think of it, has those creepy animatronics giant creatures, as well).
By chance, I happened to be there the same day they were having an NHL exhibit and showing the Stanley Cup.
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| The Stanley Cup |
But it's Pittsburgh, so all roads lead to sports.
I got a nice photo of the Stanley Cup and some other smaller awards from a few floors above the display. At one point, walking up to another floor, I was directly over the Cup. I resisted the temptation to spit in it. Although, as a form of suicide, being mauled and ripped apart by a mob wearing Pens jerseys might be a memorable way to go.
There was even a robot that played basketball.
I kinda want one for my birthday, but have no place to put it.
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