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# Live Demo Scripts Professional scripts for delivering live demonstrations at conferences, workshops, and presentations. ## Available Scripts ### 1. **5-Minute Lightning Talk** (`01_lightning_talk/`) **Format**: Conference lightning talk **Audience**: 50-500 people, mixed technical levels **Goal**: Quick wow moment, generate interest **Content**: - 1 min: Hook (show robot moving immediately) - 2 min: Core capability demonstration - 1 min: "How it works" brief explanation - 1 min: Call to action (QR code, links) **Preparation**: 5 minutes **Reliability**: Very high (minimal live interaction) --- ### 2. **15-Minute Technical Deep-Dive** (`02_technical_deepdive/`) **Format**: Technical breakout session **Audience**: 20-100 developers/researchers **Goal**: Show technical capabilities and architecture **Content**: - 3 min: Problem statement and motivation - 5 min: Live demonstration (2 scenarios) - 4 min: Architecture explanation - 3 min: Q&A **Preparation**: 15 minutes **Reliability**: High (with backup plans) --- ### 3. **30-Minute Conference Presentation** (`03_conference_presentation/`) **Format**: Full conference talk slot **Audience**: 50-200 technical attendees **Goal**: Comprehensive overview with deep technical insights **Content**: - 5 min: Introduction and context - 12 min: Live demonstrations (3-4 scenarios) - 8 min: Technical deep-dive - 5 min: Q&A **Preparation**: 30 minutes **Reliability**: Medium-high (longer = more risk) --- ### 4. **1-Hour Hands-On Workshop** (`04_workshop/`) **Format**: Interactive workshop **Audience**: 10-30 participants with laptops **Goal**: Participants build and run examples themselves **Content**: - 10 min: Introduction and setup verification - 20 min: Guided exercises (3-4 examples) - 20 min: Free exploration with assistance - 10 min: Wrap-up and next steps **Preparation**: 60 minutes + setup testing **Reliability**: Variable (depends on participant setup) --- ### 5. **2-Hour Masterclass** (`05_masterclass/`) **Format**: In-depth training session **Audience**: 5-20 advanced users **Goal**: Deep understanding and advanced techniques **Content**: - 20 min: Foundations and setup - 40 min: Core concepts with demonstrations - 40 min: Advanced topics and custom development - 20 min: Q&A and individual assistance **Preparation**: 90 minutes **Reliability**: Medium (interactive, advanced content) --- ### 6. **4-Hour Bootcamp** (`06_bootcamp/`) **Format**: Half-day intensive training **Audience**: 10-20 committed learners **Goal**: Complete skill development from zero to competent **Content**: - Hour 1: Setup and basics - Hour 2: Intermediate concepts - Hour 3: Advanced topics - Hour 4: Project work and troubleshooting **Preparation**: 2 hours + materials **Reliability**: High (time for recovery and adaptation) --- ## Quick Selection Guide **Choose by time available**: - 5 min → Lightning Talk - 15 min → Technical Deep-Dive - 30 min → Conference Presentation - 60 min → Workshop - 120 min → Masterclass - 240 min → Bootcamp **Choose by audience**: - **Executives/Non-technical** → Lightning Talk or Conference Presentation - **Developers** → Technical Deep-Dive or Workshop - **Researchers** → Conference Presentation or Masterclass - **Students** → Workshop or Bootcamp **Choose by goal**: - **Marketing/Awareness** → Lightning Talk - **Technical Validation** → Technical Deep-Dive - **Education** → Workshop or Bootcamp - **Community Building** → Masterclass - **Comprehensive Training** → Bootcamp --- ## File Structure Each script directory contains: ``` live_demos/XX_script_name/ ├── SCRIPT.md # Complete presentation script ├── SLIDES.md # Slide outline (create in your tool) ├── TIMING_GUIDE.md # Detailed timing breakdown ├── SETUP_CHECKLIST.md # Pre-presentation checklist ├── RECOVERY_PLAN.md # What to do if things fail ├── HANDOUTS.md # Materials to give attendees └── assets/ ├── qr_codes/ # QR codes for links ├── demos/ # Demo recordings (backup) └── examples/ # Code examples to share ``` --- ## General Best Practices ### Before Presentation **1 Week Before**: - [ ] Reserve presentation room/slot - [ ] Test internet connection requirements - [ ] Prepare backup materials (videos, slides) - [ ] Create handouts and QR codes **1 Day Before**: - [ ] Test full setup on presentation hardware - [ ] Record backup videos of all demos - [ ] Print emergency recovery guide - [ ] Prepare participant materials (if workshop) **1 Hour Before**: - [ ] Arrive early to set up - [ ] Test A/V equipment - [ ] Launch all required software - [ ] Run through quick test demo **15 Minutes Before**: - [ ] Attendees arriving - greet and chat - [ ] Final system check - [ ] Have backup plan ready - [ ] Take deep breath - you've got this! ### During Presentation **Do**: - ✅ Start with a hook (show, don't tell) - ✅ Make eye contact with audience - ✅ Speak slower than you think necessary - ✅ Pause after important points - ✅ Interact with audience (questions, polls) - ✅ Have fun and show enthusiasm! **Don't**: - ❌ Apologize for technical difficulties excessively - ❌ Read slides word-for-word - ❌ Turn your back to audience for long - ❌ Rush through content - ❌ Ignore audience questions - ❌ Give up if demo fails (use backup!) ### After Presentation **Immediately**: - Answer questions - Share materials (QR codes, links) - Collect feedback - Network with interested attendees **Within 24 Hours**: - Send follow-up email with resources - Post demo video/recording - Share slides/materials publicly - Thank organizers **Within 1 Week**: - Review what worked and what didn't - Update scripts based on feedback - Respond to email questions - Share on social media --- ## Emergency Recovery ### Demo Fails Completely **Option 1**: Pre-recorded backup ``` "Let me show you the recording from our test run this morning..." [Play backup video, narrate over it] ``` **Option 2**: Slide-based explanation ``` "While the live demo is having issues, let me walk you through what you would see..." [Use slides with screenshots] ``` **Option 3**: Offer offline demo ``` "I'll stay after to demonstrate one-on-one for anyone interested." [Continue with slides, make good on promise] ``` ### Internet Fails **Prevention**: Download everything needed locally ```bash # Before presentation ./download_all_assets.sh # Downloads models, resources ./test_offline_mode.sh # Verifies works without internet ``` **Recovery**: Use local resources only ``` "Good news - everything runs locally, so we're fine!" [Continue with offline-capable demos] ``` ### Time Running Short **5 min over**: Skip one demo section **10 min over**: Skip to closing slides **15+ min over**: Ask organizers for extension or offer to continue offline --- ## Customization Guide ### Adapting to Your Audience **For Non-Technical Audiences**: - Use more analogies and less jargon - Show outcomes, not process - Focus on "what" and "why", less on "how" - Use impressive visuals **For Technical Audiences**: - Show code and architecture - Explain implementation details - Discuss trade-offs and alternatives - Welcome technical questions **For Research Audiences**: - Emphasize reproducibility - Discuss metrics and benchmarking - Compare to related work - Highlight novel contributions ### Adjusting Timing **Running Long**: - Skip less critical demos - Reduce Q&A time - Speak slightly faster (but stay clear) - Skip backup explanations **Running Short**: - Add interactive element - Extended Q&A - Live audience suggestions - Deeper technical explanation --- ## Presentation Tips by Format ### Lightning Talks - **Hook immediately** - start with action - **One key message** - what should they remember? - **Strong close** - clear call to action - **Practice timing** - 5 minutes is SHORT ### Technical Deep-Dives - **Assume knowledge** - don't explain basics - **Show complexity** - they want to see under the hood - **Invite questions** - encourage interaction - **Provide resources** - links to docs, code ### Workshops - **Verify setup** - everyone ready before starting - **Go slow** - let people follow along - **Check understanding** - ask "everyone got this?" - **Assist individuals** - have helpers if possible ### Masterclasses - **Interactive** - more discussion, less lecture - **Advanced content** - push boundaries - **Small group** - leverage intimacy - **Flexible** - adapt to participant interests --- ## Audience Engagement ### Techniques **Polls**: ``` "Quick poll - who here has used ROS2 before?" [Show of hands, adjust technical level accordingly] ``` **Questions**: ``` "What would you want a robot to do in this scenario?" [Take suggestions, incorporate if possible] ``` **Challenges**: ``` "I'll give a prize to whoever can suggest the most creative command!" [Builds excitement and interaction] ``` **Callbacks**: ``` Reference earlier audience comments: "As Sarah asked earlier about multi-robot..." [Makes audience feel heard] ``` ### Handling Questions **During Presentation**: - Brief questions: Answer immediately - Complex questions: "Great question - let's discuss after" (and DO discuss after) - Off-topic: "Interesting - can we chat after?" **After Presentation**: - Stand where approached easily - Give full attention to each person - Offer to exchange contact info - Follow up on promises --- ## Technical Setup ### Required Equipment **Minimum**: - Laptop with ROS2 + Gazebo + MCP installed - HDMI/display adapter - Power supply - Backup: USB with videos and slides **Recommended**: - Second laptop (backup) - Wireless presenter/clicker - Backup internet (phone hotspot) - Printed recovery guide - Water bottle **Optional**: - Microphone (for large rooms) - Document camera (for hardware demos) - Tablet for notes - Voice recorder for review ### Software Checklist Pre-launch: - [ ] ROS2 sourced - [ ] Gazebo tested - [ ] MCP server running - [ ] Claude Code connected - [ ] Demo robots spawned (if applicable) - [ ] Backup videos ready - [ ] Slides open - [ ] Email/notifications off - [ ] Screen mirroring working --- ## Materials to Share **Always Provide**: - GitHub repository link - Documentation URL - Contact information - Tutorial starting point **Nice to Have**: - QR code for quick access - Printed quick-reference card - USB with examples - Certificate of attendance (workshops) **Follow-Up**: - Email with all links - Recording (if permitted) - Slides (PDF) - Example code repositories --- ## Success Metrics Track these to improve: **Attendance**: - How many attended? - Stayed for full duration? - Asked questions? **Engagement**: - Questions asked: ___ - Hands-on participation: ___ - Social media mentions: ___ **Technical**: - Demos that worked: ___/___ - Recovery plans used: ___ - Setup time: ___ **Follow-Up**: - Emails received: ___ - GitHub stars/forks: ___ - Tutorial completions: ___ **Feedback**: - Average rating: ___/5 - Would recommend: ___% - Most liked: ___ - Needs improvement: ___ --- ## Resources **Presentation Skills**: - "Presentation Zen" by Garr Reynolds - "Talk Like TED" by Carmine Gallo - YouTube: Search "technical presentation tips" **Demo Techniques**: - SIGGRAPH presentation guidelines - ROS World talk examples - Apple keynote breakdowns **Tools**: - **Slides**: reveal.js, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides - **Screen Recording**: OBS Studio, SimpleScreenRecorder - **QR Codes**: qrencode, online generators - **Timing**: Presentation timers, phone stopwatch --- **Remember**: The best presentations come from practice. Rehearse each script 3+ times before delivering live. You've got this! 🎤🚀