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Dharma School for Youth: A Robotic Hand beings its Life

4/8/2018

Dharma School for Youth held a seminar called “Robotic Hand, Benefiting Society.” The event attracted 20 youth who were deeply interested in science. Showing the union of science with everyday life, the temple invited special guest Eric Kong of Northrop Grumman, the fourth largest aerospace and defense technology company in the world, to introduce the students to the world of tomorrow. He presented the newest technology in artificial limbs which allow disabled people to operate limbs through their brainwaves. This will allow them to operate normally in everyday life. He also introduced the newest rocket probes that are being developed to explore space, which used space-based telescopes to explore the secrets of the cosmos.

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“3D Printing Benefiting Society.” A robotic limb is usually extremely expensive, however with the appearance of 3D printing technology, manufacturing costs have been reduced significantly, and are benefiting society. Instructor Eric Kong is special item manufacturing manager. He leads a team in the research and development of lightweight and flexible 3D printed mechanical hands, making them convenient to manufacture, install, and use in every part of the world. He demonstrated how one would use the robotic arm and then allowed the students to each try it out, stirring up their excitement. He explained how people who lose the use of their hands, through car accidents for example, would be able to use the technology to return to work, and children born without hands have been able to use the robotic hands to play rock-paper-scissors and other games.
Looking at the sky and exploring the cosmos. Eric Kong, speaking from the viewpoint of a scientist, discussed the process of going from designs, component assembly and software design to the full rocket launch. It is said that the stars can be observed through astronomical telescopes, so then how can we explore the vastness of space? By placing telescopes in space, which will allow us to see into the further reaches of the universe. Every lens for a space-based telescope needs to be delivered by a rocket into space and then assembled by astronauts in orbit. The youth in the class were able to see the limitless possibilities which fanned their hopes for the future.
Academic ability is more important than educational background. Behaving with integrity is more important than just getting the job done. Eric Kong, who has an MSME, an MBA, as well as a PMP, discussed his educational history, studying mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley with a focus on space flight. When he began working in his field of expertise, he found that the biggest problems were not mechanical issues, but people’s own minds. He returned to school to study management with an emphasis on helping people adjust their minds. He encouraged people to use Buddhist teachings and integrate them into their daily lives which the students benefited from.
Eric Kong also discussed the organizational culture of Northrop Grumman, saying that people should develop themselves both personally and in the workplace. He took the students to the Courtyard and led them in Taichi practice, exercising their bodies and opening their minds. Finally, the instructor gave each student a small gift from Northrop Grumman, inviting the Dharma School for Youth class to a robotics event to be held at the company, where they can experience a different type of work environment.

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Eric Kong discusses which is more important, educational background or educational dedication.

The students try out the robotic hand, experiencing the wonders of technology.

The robotic hand allows people to return to a normal life.

The youth perform exercises in the courtyard, opening up their thought.

Practicing Taichi before class, placing equal importance on both mind and body, for well-rounded development.

Group photo with Eric Kong and the Dharma School for Youth.