Science fiction and fantasy help formulate our perception of robotics, but in reality we are likely on the cusp of robots being part of our everyday lives. Google engineer and Rice University adjunct professor James McLurkin is at the forefront of this coming revolution. McLurkin was mesmerized by technology and engineering at an early age, a fascination that has made him one of the most respected names in the field of robotics. He has been recognized and celebrated in Time and Black Enterprise Magazines and featured on the PBS television series Nova. His expertise has been sought after by such entities Walt Disney Imagineering and Micro Display Corporation.