Tustin Library presentation

Mike spoke at the Tustin Library about building and using his robots, to an audience mixed with kids and adults of all ages. He encourages the audience to persevere while pursuing their passions and then share their discoveries with others who have similar interests. After the presentation and Q&A, audience members may come forward to get photographs with the robots.

CHOC Visit

WALL-E visited pediatric patients at CHOC (Children's Hospital Orange County). Here's some photos taken in the lobby before his rounds on the patient floors. WALL-E rolled up to the bedside of a blind patient so he could touch WALL-E's head and hold WALL-E's cockroach friend, Hal, as his mom described how they look. It's always cool to brighten the day for these kids and their families.

Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids

WALL•E entertained the walkers at Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids at Honda Center.

WonderCon Anaheim 2015

Eve, although still a work in progress, appeared alongside WALL-E at WonderCon on Saturday, as part of the R2 Builders booth. Crowds were huge this year, and they enjoyed watching Eve's eyes blinking and hearing her say her name and "Directive?"

Here's a tested.com interview from the event, where you can see Eve in action:

http://www.tested.com/art/makers/520127-making-real-life-size-eve-robot-wall-e/

 

 

 

 

Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscle Walk

WALL-E entertained the walking teams at this annual fundraiser at Orange County Great Park in Irvine. This was his 3rd year at this event.

UC Irvine Health Holiday Party

WALL•E joined other characters to spread holiday joy to Child Life patients, family and staff at Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine.

Camarillo Public Library presentation

A crowd of 200+ showed up for our presentation in Camarillo. A long line formed outside afterwards for photos.

WALL-E loves to serenade ladies who are clearly big fans of his film:

The event was covered by the local newspaper: (click here) The Camarillo Acorn

Mending Kids International fundraiser

What an honor and privilege to volunteer with our robots at a fundraising gala for Mending Kids International, a charity that provides lifesaving surgeries for children in developing countries. The event honored its volunteers and raised thousands of dollars for future mission trips. We met some of the doctors, kids who have received surgeries, and celebrities who support this worthwhile charity, such as Mel Gibson, who auctioned off a stay at his home in Costa Rica. One little boy spent a lot of time with our robots and even gave WALL-E goldfish crackers. So cute!

 

 

Dr Phillip Frykman was honored for his inspirational volunteer work

WALL-E checks out the silent auction tables

Mel Gibson

Tia Carrera

Orange Public Library

Mike presented his WALL-E and Victor Franco shared his R2-D2. A photographer from the Orange County Register came for a photo spread in the Orange weekly newspaper. Here's the article:

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/robots-641530-steam-careers.html?

Photos below courtesy Orange County Register:

WALL-E & Eve at Comikaze 2014

This was Eve's first public appearance, even though she's far from complete. She was a big hit with the crowd. She and WALL-E hold hands as they move around together.