Spot the Robot Dog Visits CCS | UCSB College of Creative Studies

April 28, 2020

Spot the Robot Dog

One early Spring day, CCS students went to walk a dog on campus. Not just any dog, but Spot the Robot Dog! With a wide range of abilities, such as navigating challenging terrain and withstanding extreme temperatures, Spot is designed to help in a variety of situations that may be difficult or dangerous for humans. The opportunity to see Spot in action came courtesy of Bob Proebstel of FLIR Systems, Inc. a global tech company that specializes in thermal imaging equipment. FLIR Systems has welcomed many UCSB students as interns over the years, affording them a valuable experience. First year CCS computer scientist Nathan Wachholz, a current intern at FLIR, realized what a great opportunity bringing the robo dog to campus would present to both the students and the dog, who seemed to have a fine time showing off.

Spot came to CCS courtesy of Bob Proebstel of FLIR Systems, Inc.

First year CCS computer scientist Nathan Wachholz interns at FLIR

Spot walks down stairs with CCS students

Spot walks around campus with CCS students, faculty, and staff

Spot plays with CCS computing faculty Phil Conrad

CCS students admire Spot, and so does CCS Interim Dean Bruce H. Tiffney

Spot poses with Bob Proebstel of FLIR Systems, Inc. and first year CCS computer scientist Nathan Wachholz, a current intern at FLIR

Bob Proebstel of FLIR Systems, Inc.holds Spot

first year CCS computer scientist Nathan Wachholz, a current intern at FLIR, controls Spot