[Yaaarc] Fwd: R o b o f e s t eNewsletter, 3-6-07

[Neal Probert]

R o b o f e s t    eNewsletter, 3-6-07

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Contents:
(1)  Robofest 2007 Sponsor Highlights
(2)  Practice Warm-Up Competition March 10 at LTU in Michigan
(3)  Robofest 2007 Rules Clarifications, Updates and FAQ
(4)  Video from RoboFashionShow in Windsor, Canada

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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 Lori Birman at lbirman at ltu.edu.

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 LBirman at LTU.edu.


(2)  Practice Warm-Up Competition, March 10 at LTU in Michigan

The Robofest Warm-Up Practice Competition will take place on Saturday, March 
10th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the Campus of LTU.  All Coaches, 
Students, and Team Volunteers are invited to attend.  The Warm-Up 
Competition is a great opportunity to see how the 2007 Game & Exhibition 
Competitions will run and will be judged.  We use this practice round in 
training our judges, emcee, and other volunteers.  Please plan to stop in 
and see the competition if you are able.

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 Lori Birman at lbirman at ltu.edu as soon as possible.

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 Buell Management 
Building, starting at 9:00 a.m.  Attached is a link to LTU Campus directions 
and a Campus map.

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 Buell Management Building is #4 on the Campus map.

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 Windsor, Canada, 
hosted by Block-Robotics Learning, http://home.cogeco.ca/~blockrobotics
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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