Robofest
Newsletter, 8-17-04
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Contents
(1) Job Posting:
Robotics Contest Program Coordinator at LTU
(2) Robofest
2005 Plan
(3) International
Space Science Alliance
(4) Other
robotics events in the Fall 2004
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(1) Job Posting:
Robotics Contest Program Coordinator at LTU
Lawrence Tech University is pleased to announce a new (part-time) position: Robotics Contest Program Coordinator. Major duties include: designing, implementing and coordinating Robofest events. Web design and database administration skills are required. Technical knowledge with (Lego) robotics is not required, but a plus. Please go to http://www.ltu.edu/human_resources/staff_job_postings.asp (posting number MCH999), for more details.
Robofest family is happy to see the growth of Robofest. We thank all the participants and volunteers since the first Robofest 2000.
(2)
Robofest 2005 Plan
Robofest 2004
had four different sites. After receiving many inquiries, we are about to
decide to expand Robofest to an even higher level. If the event is elevated to
an international level, students� interests will be increased and their efforts
will be recognized even more. Currently, some countries in Asia are interested
in sending teams to Robofest.
If you are
interested in hosting regional Robofest competitions, or if you know someone
who might be interested, please let us know. LTU will provide necessary items
and materials as a package not only to support hosting the event, but also to
publicize your organization.
Detailed plans
are:
Informational meeting for Robofest hosts and coaches in
November
Rules
and partial challenges will be announced in late December
Warm-up
competitions will be held in Feb. (Judge training will also be done)
Regional
competitions in Feb - March
�World
Robofest� competitions on April 23 at Lawrence Tech
Invited exhibitions will be held only at LTU. (Exhibitions will be screened by videotapes sent to Robofest judges before World Robofest to determine who will be invited.)
We appreciate any comments concerning this plan.
(3) International Space Science Alliance
Solar System Ambassador is looking for groups to collaborate
with UK schools in simulating search and rescue activities using autonomous
robots such as BoeBots or other platforms. If any group is interested in this
unique opportunity, please contact:
Joan Blackman, Consultant Solar System Ambassador
US Project Manager International Space Science Alliance
Professional Development Alliance
2705 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
815-744-8334
[email protected]
(4) Other robotic events in the Fall 2004
First Lego
League registration is still open at http://www.usfirst.org/
The
6th International Robot Olympiad 2004: www.iroc.org
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Lawrence Tech
University�� Computer Science/Robotics
Lab
CJ Chung,
Associate Professor, Robofest founder and director
21000 W. Ten
Mile, Southfield� MI 48075
[email protected], qbx6.ltu.edu/chung, www.robofest.net, [email protected]
(248)204-3504,
Fax: (248)204-3518, Robotics Lab (248)204-3815