This is the stuff of inspiration. From gizmodo.com

Georgia Tech actually has a Robotic Musicianship Group in its Center for Music Technology, which means that some lucky so-and-so's are getting government funding to form hippie drum circles with an array of artificial companions. In the video above, two robots demonstrate their ability to listen to grooves laid down by living breathing meatbags, and jump in on their own instruments when the mood strikes.

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Maker Faire is coming to Austin for the second time ever! For those of you who have ever been inspired by science, technology, robots, do-it-yourself projects, metal arts, crafts, art cars, fire, music, or... or.... basically anything that's cool, then Maker Faire was made just for you.


The Travis County Expo Center will host Maker Faire on October 18 and 19. Maker Faire only occurs twice a year, once in the San Francisco Bay Area and once in Austin. Exhibitors and attendees have literally come from across America, and even the world to attend Maker Faire.

Watch the best parts of Maker Faire 2008.



Maker Faire robots!



Maker Faire vehicles!

For more about this amazing, science and technology fest visit makerfaire.com.