Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
On Campus Blog
Alex Friedrich

College robots on parade, Part II

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Hmm, must be robot season.

Today, the University of Minnesota is hosting a show of student built robots at the McNamara Alumni Center on the Minneapolis campus till 4:30 p.m.

The Pioneer Press features one of the student competitors, 28-year-old mechanical engineering junior Ryan Blesi:

Blesi built a robot that tilts a cup and a bottle of root beer at angles that allow for optimum foam. The robot worked, but the level of foam wasn't up to his standards. Blesi was in Durfee's office Friday for suggestions.

Blesi plans to bring 12 to 24 bottles of root beer to the show and hopes to find a big tub to contain his robot in case of "catastrophic failure."

Read the full story here. More info and photos here. (The photo above is from last year.)