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Contents:
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Robofest 2007 Sponsor Highlights�
(2)�
Practice Warm-Up Competition March 10 at LTU in
(3)�
Robofest 2007 Rules Clarifications, Updates and FAQ
(4)�
Video from RoboFashionShow in
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(1) Robofest 2007 Sponsor Highlights
Robofest is
pleased to highlight the following Sponsors for 2007:
SILVER
SPONSOR:
HanulKid Co., Ltd.� � is an education-oriented firm that
specializes in the production of scientific & educational materials and
courses. HanulKid strives to give children a dream that reaches up to the sky.
HanulKid develops game and robot kits as well as education contents and
learning materials. HanulKid has been an industry leader in the game and robot
education industry. Their main product, I��
- Robo educational Robot Kits are a unique education tool. While
students play with robot kits, they naturally learn science. It is called
�edutainment"; a new word made from education and entertainment.
Edutainment is a different style of teaching, helping students to develop their
own creative and logical thinking skills. While problem solving and discussing
matters, students make their own robots. This hands-on education gives students
fun and achievement. With HanulKid's continued research & development, they
plan to make further efforts to continue as a top rated robot education firm
around the globe. Visit HanulKid at:� http://www.hanulkid.com/eng_ver/company/company01.htm
BRONZE
SPONSOR:
Hitec Robotics -- �Hitec Robotics product serves the educational
market, robot hobbyists, trade show and FX industries with quality, affordable
hobby robotic product and comprehensive after sale support by our knowledgeable
staff.�
Leading the
product line-up is the ROBONOVA-1, biped robot package. The ROBONOVA-1 breaks
down the price and performance barrier for Robo One �J� class robots by
featuring a complete humanoid, biped, robot package including programming
software tools for $1000. Other products include the latest technology robot
hobby servos, and sophisticated transmitters with receivers to control your
newest robot project.� For more product
information and a list of retailers, visit the Hitec Robotics web site at� www.hitecrobotics.com.
Without the
support of our sponsors, Robofest would not be possible.� You will find information and web links for
all of our sponsors posted on the Robofest web site at www.robofest.net.� Robofest still has many 2007 sponsorship
Opportunities available.� Robofest Bronze
and Silver Sponsors will be highlighted in upcoming newsletter issues.� If you are interested in being a sponsor,
please contact
Robofest has a Friends of Robofest
donor category and accepts individual donations via credit card at the
following link:� https://www.applyweb.com/public/register?ltualum
Anyone interested in other
sponsorship levels should contact [email protected].
(2)��
Practice Warm-Up Competition, March 10 at LTU in
The
Robofest Warm-Up Practice Competition will take place on Saturday, March 10th,
from
We are
still in need of some Senior Game Teams and Exhibition Teams for the
event.� If you have a team who would like
to participate in the Warm-Up, please contact
We are also
in need of many volunteers for the Warm-Up, if you or someone you know is
interested in helping as a volunteer; please go to the following link and
register:� http://admin.robofest.org/index.jsp?siteID=55
The Warm-Up
will take place in the Cafeteria of the
Directions
to LTU:� http://www.ltu.edu/futurestudents/directions.asp
(Don�t
forget the Lodge is closed between Lahser and Davison.)�
LTU Campus
Map:� http://www.ltu.edu/futurestudents/campus_map.asp
The
For teams,
judges and site hosts who are in other states and countries, we will post video
from the Warm-Up for you to view.� This
video will be available after the March 10th event. �
(3)�
Robofest 2007 Rules Updates, Clarifications and FAQ
We have
posted rules updates, clarifications and Frequently Asked Questions on the
Robofest web site.� You will find all
updates posted at the following link:� www.robofest.net/2007/faq.htm
Please
check this page regularly for updates and rules clarifications.�
(4)�
Video from RoboFashionShow in Windsor, Canada
The first RoboFashionShow contest
took place on March 4 in
Please check out a video and judging
scoring sheet at Robofest front home page at www.robofest.net
(Under the section 2007 Events and Results)
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