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		<title>Here&#8217;s What Went Down At the 14th Annual Robot Block Party in Oakland</title>
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<p>The 14th Annual Robot Block Party was jam-packed with activities and an agenda for all its attendees and partners. From robot demos to tech talks, the Robot Block Party mounted by the non-profit coalition Silicon Valley Robotics, provided a hub that showcased the exciting world and future of robotics.</p>



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<p>There were robot demonstrations all day that allowed attendees to play with the ever-popular <strong><a href="https://www.bostondynamics.com/products/spot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spot</a></strong> the robot dog/<strong><a href="https://www.robotpetfriends.com/painter-agnieszka-pilats-trained-robot-dogs-to-join-the-2023-ngv-artist-lineup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">painter</a></strong>/<strong><a href="https://www.robotpetfriends.com/robot-dogs-grace-the-coperni-fashion-show/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">model</a></strong>/<strong><a href="https://www.robotpetfriends.com/city-council-ponders-on-accepting-robot-dog-donation-for-lapd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enforcer</a></strong>/etc., attend a MechLabs Robot Building Workshop, and listen in on robotics tech talks from Viam, Hackster, and more.</p>



<p>For those who are looking for a career in robotics, there was a Robojobs Fair and an All Day Job Wall for attendees to check out. The Robot Block Party also provided an avenue where people can build networking groups, which encouraged attendees to create valuable connections.</p>



<p>Whether you are a robotics enthusiast, hobbyist, or already making a living out of robots, the Robot Block Party was certainly a great event to be a part of that gave everyone a glimpse of what&#8217;s to come in the world of robotics.</p>



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