Robots take over Boston’s City Hall Plaza as part of HUBweek
Sunday morning's free gathering features a self-driving vehicle "petting zoo."
BOSTON (AP) — Robots are taking over Boston’s City Hall Plaza — and no, that’s not a political statement.
More than two dozen robots will be displayed in action for the public at an event that’s being billed as a “robot block party.”
Gearing up for the Robot Block Party! Join us at The HUB today, 11-5pm, inside the Green Dome @CityOfBoston @MassRobotics pic.twitter.com/Aj7lTj9gE1
— HUBweek (@HUBweek) October 15, 2017
Robot block party @CityOfBoston plaza is today!!! #hubweek @OptimusRide just rolled onto the plaza pic.twitter.com/D4oImdEMMF
— Kris Carter (@Kris_W_Carter) October 15, 2017
@hrilab heading in to #HUBweek #RobotBlockParty pic.twitter.com/E2b4L6NJl3
— Vasanth Sarathy (@vasanthsarathy) October 15, 2017
@HUBweek excited to be part of #RobotBlockParty #HUBweek @hrilab pic.twitter.com/XomR4PRwwu
— Vasanth Sarathy (@vasanthsarathy) October 15, 2017
#hubweek #robots “Alpha” says hello and makes sure you get your online order fast pic.twitter.com/UmqPXJZfEh
— NextShift Robotics (@NextShiftRobots) October 15, 2017
Sunday morning’s free gathering springs from a partnership between the city of Boston and MassRobotics, a collective of engineers, rocket scientists and entrepreneurs.
It will include an “autonomous vehicle petting zoo” showcasing self-driving vehicles created by nuTonomy, Optimus Ride, Delphi and a collaboration between Toyota and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Mayor Marty Walsh calls the event a chance “to see Boston’s inventions in person and explore why Boston is a hub for innovation and technology.”
