[Robotgroup] Fwd: [Austin-Robotics-Network] "Robofest" again and adult competition possibility

[Betty Dingus]

Note: The list "Austin-Robotics-Network" organizes the kids' and teen  
competitions. If they are going to have an adult one (they had Sumo  
already this year I think) maybe we could join in / help?

"Robofest" is coming up - one contest is problem-solving like the  
First LEGO League but the "Exhibition" can be anything that involves  
a robot (something artistic or original). ("The robotics exhibition  
is a great way for students to show off their imagination and  
creativity. Each team has complete freedom to create autonomous  
robotics projects such as robot pets, robot artists, dancing robots,  
storytelling with robots, robots for scientific experiments, and  
practical robotics applications. Teams are composed of one to seven  
members. In general, two students are recommended per robot. Computer  
controlled robots may be of any size and can use any material as long  
as it is safe for team members as well as spectators."

Here's the email about meetings if you know any kids that are  
interested:

The info meeting for the Austin Robofest tournament is on Saturday,  
Jan. 19th from 3:15-4:15 at the Howson library at 2500 Exposition. At  
the meeting, I'll explain how the tournament works, describe the two  
different categories that you can enter at the Austin tournament, and  
show pictures from past competitions. From 4:15-5:00, I'll answer  
questions and talk to people interested in volunteering.

The Austin Robofest tournament is April 12th at Hill Country Middle  
School at 1300 Walsh Tarlton Rd. The tournament is open to students  
in 5th thru 12th grade, and teams can compete in either Game  
Competition or Exhibition. Top teams are eligible to compete in the  
World Championship at Lawrence Tech University in Southfield, MI on  
April 26th. Visit www.robofest.net to learn more.

For updates for the Austin tournament join the Austin Robotics  
Network at Austin-Robotics-Network-subscribe at yahoogroups.com . Please  
include a note telling me how your heard of the group so I'll approve  
it.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks
Diana Heinig
Austin Robofest organizer


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Diana Heinig <moonlit-hunt at earthlink.net>
> Date: January 5, 2008 11:43:28 AM CST
> To: Austin-Robotics-Network at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Austin-Robotics-Network] Adult competition
> Reply-To: Austin-Robotics-Network at yahoogroups.com
>
>
>  I don't really know how many teams will sign up this year, but I  
> did promote to middle schools & high schools area wide.  Could be a  
> time crunch!
>
> And although I mix them up for the sumo tournament, it can  
> sometimes skew how kids feel about their own projects if they are  
> outdone by the adults.  I guess that could work both ways as they  
> might feel pretty good about outscoring adults.  But in general  
> those degrees and the work experience of interested adults give  
> them an advantage (although I know you don't mean in direct  
> competition).
>
> I will be happy to see if there are any adults interested and give  
> it consideration for an after-event or a different day.  I was  
> actually hoping to talk Tim into the line following competition he  
> almost did a while back, or maybe something new for an event at the  
> beginning of summer (early June) and that could be open to all ages.
>
> take care & see you soon, Brian!
>
> Diana
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brian Watt
> To: Austin-Robotics-Network at yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 11:16 AM
> Subject: [Austin-Robotics-Network] Adult competition
>
> Diana,
>
> Last year Tim suggested that it might be fun to have adults compete in
> Robofest. I don't know if he still is interested, but I'm curious  
> if it
> could be considered.
>
> Bri
>
>
>
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