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Direct drive arm pieces, ca. 1986-1993

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 1

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The items in this series consist of materials related to Atkeson's time at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT. After receiving his Ph.D. there in 1986 he stayed on in an assistant professor position for several more years. The robots here include an example of a Shannon Juggler, based on a machine created by Claude Shannon, as well as commercial direct drive arm parts.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1986-1993

Conditions Governing Access

Some materials in the collection have been photographed and can be viewed online. To access the collection in person, please contact the University Archives.

Extent

From the Collection: 25 Cubic Feet (14 boxes, 24 objects)

Language

From the Collection: English