This is Bonus Content for associated with an article on Robotis Kidslab teaching programs where Tom Atwood interviewed Prof. Chi Thai. The full content of the article can be seen in the Robot printed issue from Sep/Oct 2012.

Digital Signal Processing!

Buzz Aldrin, second human to set foot on the moon (July 20th, 1969), wants America to regain it’s leadership in space. I asked Buzz if he thinks robots will pave the way for the human exploration of space. Without hesitation he exclaimed, “Absolutely!” Buzz said that by putting robots and humans on Mars, we can recommit America to a dominant position in space.