Quadruped and humanoid robots are currently being developed and deployed in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality, agriculture, police and corrections. We currently have over 200 robots in educational institutions across the US. Stokes Robotics provides training on proper and safe usage of our robots, as well as curriculum to develop research and educational programming. We will discuss how robots are currently being utilized, the projected future applications, and providehands-on demonstrations.
What is ROS? What is open-source robotics and why does it matter?ROS was created by Stanford University in 2007 and has become a force driving open-source robotics and innovation.The SBA and US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast that 600k small businesses will automate over the next 10 years. This represents a tremendous job growth opportunity for todays students; tomorrows workforce.The presentation will include: ROS history, datapoints, growth forecasts, hands-on demonstrations andan introduction to ATMAE.orgs CIRP (certified industrial robotics programmer) credential for open-source robotics.
Explore immersive AR/VR applications across Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Health Sciences, Agri-Science, Automotive/Diesel, Biology, Chemistry, and other CTE pathways. Experience hands-on demonstrations using zSpace equipment and curriculum.
This workshop covers PLC hardware connectivity via Ethernet, USB, and COM ports, including essential techniques for uploading and managing existing projects. You will learn to navigate Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram (FBD) environments, comparing their file structures and addressing schemes. Through hands-on exercises, you'll program basic I/O, series and parallel circuits, and latching functions in both languages.
Get hands-on with mechatronics to explore the theory and logic control of electro-pneumatic devices using Festo MecLabs that can lead to 3M certification and are featured in the Mechatronics Competition for KY and National SkillsUSA. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to the Bluegrass booth to download the software before the workshop.
Every adult in a school has the potential to influence student outcomes, and a coordinated approach amplifies this impact. This session focuses on building a school prevention workforce that leverages all staff roles to strengthen protective factors, delay first substance use, and reduce ongoing youth use. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to enhance adult-student relationships, foster student engagement, and integrate protective factors systematically across classrooms, extracurricular activities, and school-wide practices. Practical examples will highlight how teachers, counselors, coaches, administrators, and support staff can collaborate to create a consistent, supportive school environment. Attendees will engage in reflective discussion and action planning to identify opportunities within their own schools to mobilize staff effectively. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a clear framework for coordinating their school workforce, turning every adult into a prevention ally, and sustaining long-term protective school communities.
