http://robots.net/person/sdvic/ robots.net blog for sdvic en-us mod_virgule Wed, 14 May 2008 04:41:07 GMT Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:11:43 GMT http://robots.net/person/sdvic/diary.html?start=1 http://robots.net/person/sdvic/diary.html?start=1 The Wintrisstech <big>Roomba Robot contest application deadline has been extended to June 1, 2008</big>. Each entrant gets a free Roomba Create and a free Sun Microsystems SPOT controller. Other Wowee prizes will also be awarded. The contest is at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego during the San Diego County Fair, June 21 and 22. The contest is limited to 21 entrants. Two events will be held...the Urban challenge (a maze) and the Gold Rush Challenge (free-for-all run to the finish line through obstacles). All robots must be fully autonomous... no radio control. Robot platforms other than the Roomba are acceptable. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:01:11 GMT http://robots.net/person/sdvic/diary.html?start=0 http://robots.net/person/sdvic/diary.html?start=0 Wintriss Technical Schools is hosting the First International Autonomous Robot Contest in San Diego, June 21-22, 2008 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, during the fair. Each entrant gets a free Sun Spot controller and a Roomba Create. Cash prizes. www.iaroc.com