Robotics Expert Dr. David Barrett to Deliver NIWeek 2009 Keynote

June 16, 2009 – National Instruments has announced that Dr. David Barrett, Director of the Senior Consulting Program for Engineering (SCOPE) and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Olin College, will deliver the closing keynote address at NIWeek 2009, the world’s largest graphical system design conference and exhibition scheduled for Aug. 4–6 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Barrett will share his insights on how robotics in industry and engineering education is poised to revolutionise the way people interact with technology in their daily lives.

“Dr. David Barrett is one of the most influential voices in the field of mobile robotics, and we are excited to welcome him to NIWeek as this year’s guest keynote speaker,” said Ray Almgren, Vice President of Developer and Academic Relations at National Instruments. “The technological advancements in robotics are shaping the future of a myriad of industries and applications, making Dr. Barrett’s 25 years of experience and keen insight beneficial to NIWeek attendees looking to stay current on emerging technologies and trends in order to maintain a competitive advantage.”