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James McLurkin Biography

James McLurkin is a self-described "maker extraordinaire" at his company Kid-in-the-Box Consulting. He is an expert in artificial intelligence and robotics engineering.

McLurkin was as a senior hardware engineer at Google. He was one of the leads on the Google "Coral" project, where he designed Artificial Intelligence hardware that enables users to create their own AI-driven projects. He was an adjunct professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rice University and was a former lead research scientist at iRobot.

He was the 2003 recipient of the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for invention. He holds a S.B. in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering from M.I.T., a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley, and a S.M. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from M.I.T. His doctoral research focused on distributed algorithms for multi-robot systems, which is software that produces complex group behaviors from the interactions of many simple robots.

McLurkin's work and influence extend beyond the engineering and academic communities. He was recognized by Time magazine as one of five leading robotics engineers in their "Rise of the Machines" feature, and by Black Enterprise magazine as a "Best and Brightest Under 40." He has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions and companies, including the Smithsonian Museum, Harvard University, IBM, and Honda Research and Development. His presentations, such as "Dances with Robots," which includes live robot demonstrations, explore the use of swarms in robotics and aim to engage and educate audiences about the future of this technology.

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James McLurkin Speaking Topics

Lifting as You Climb & Other Every Day Responsibilities of the Minority Professional
Engineering Creativity: Exercises for the Right Brain

The Future of Robotics & Swarm Robot Applications

The End of the World & Other Misconceptions: The Truth About Robotics

Dances with Robots: The Story of One Engineer, 112 Little Robots, & the Toys, Insects, & Star Wars Movies that Made it all Possible

The presentation starts with a lighthearted look at society's views on robots, Hollywood's portrayal of them, the current state of the art, and the future of the technology. Philosophical questions about the nature of intelligence are discussed, as they pose serious problems for the creation of artificially intelligent devices. The final conclusion? Robots are phenomenally stupid and we should be more concerned about the next asteroid strike than a robotic rebellion. In spite of this, robots are still useful, and swarms are the future of robotics. McLurkin explains the need for swarms of robots and the technology required to produce their group behaviors. Live robot demonstrations and video clips of the swarm in action punctuate these main points. The presentation concludes with an autobiographical sketch that traces the events, ideas, and toys that have influenced McLurkin's career. Starting with cardboard boxes and tape, moving through LEGO and video games, this high-energy slide show concludes with a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the iRobot Swarm.

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How do I book James McLurkin to speak at my event?

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What are the speaker fees for James McLurkin

Speaking fees for James McLurkin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James McLurkin are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James McLurkin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does James McLurkin speak about?

James McLurkin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Artificial Intelligence, Business, College, Creativity, Data, Education, Engineering, Futurism, Innovation, Robotics, Science, Technology.
Where does James McLurkin travel from?

James McLurkin generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is James McLurkin’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like James McLurkin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James McLurkin for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James McLurkin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

James McLurkin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Lifting as You Climb & Other Every Day Responsibilities of the Minority Professional, Engineering Creativity: Exercises for the Right Brain, The Future of Robotics & Swarm Robot Applications, The End of the World & Other Misconceptions: The Truth About Robotics and Dances with Robots: The Story of One Engineer, 112 Little Robots, & the Toys, Insects, & Star Wars Movies that Made it all Possible. The estimated speaking fee range to book James McLurkin for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. James McLurkin generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hava Siegelmann, Ray Kurzweil, Dr. Michio Kaku, Jana Eggers and Jim Carroll. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James McLurkin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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