UK Robotic Games

[m2xt]

We are disappointed that the BBC will no longer be showing Technogames. It has left a number of schools and clubs without a focus for their many technology projects. As a group, a number of roboteers have decided to do something to improve the situation and give students and teachers the chance to take part in a new and exciting venture - UK Robotic Games.
The events will take place in the spring and summer of 2005. We are dedicated to this project and whilst is not dependant on TV coverage, naturally this aspect will be pursued. UK Robotic Games is not set up to make profits for the individuals involved. Any profits made will be used to support the schools during the build process, or used to make the events a more exciting and enjoyable experience for the schools. The games will also be open to individual as well as educational establishments.
The group will be seeking sponsorship from commerce, industry and government. The games will be open to individuals as well as educational establishments.
Further details can be found at http://www.ukroboticgames.orgwww.ukroboticgames.org
Wish us luck!
The group is: Ian Lockhart, John Findley, John Frizell, Paul Cooper, Stuart Barnwell and Ian Swann.

[Guest]

UK Robotic Games

UK Robotic? Is Dominic a part of this?

[tom_b]

UK Robotic Games

I doubt it, besides UK Robotics is the team name for Dominics combat robot projects

[Guest]

UK Robotic Games

I already knew that. But I was just kidding!

[lex]

UK Robotic Games

Pleased to hear it- well done guys. Im sure itll be very successful. A lot of teachers and students willve felt very let down by Technogames abscence. If my own plans to move into D&T teaching or support work come off Ill certainly get involved.

[robjones]

UK Robotic Games

Try talking to these people. http://www.tep.org.uk/index2.htmlhttp://www.tep.org.uk/index2.html

They first got mentorn to do the first technogames and would probably help out again. You can mention to them that I suggested you contact them They send a newsletter out to every school in the land and your info could go in it. Im doing an article on robots for their Nov 2004 issue so Ill give you a mention/link if you want.

[ukrobotics]

UK Robotic Games

Nope - Nothing to do with me!

Sounds like a great idea, we had several projects planned for Technogames 04 so at least now well have somewhere to compete with them .... just not convinced about the name.

I hope it doesn€™t cause too much confusion wingdings>


Dominic

http://www.ukrobotics.comhttp://www.ukrobotics.com

[tunna]

UK Robotic Games

Power to your elbow guys

team Bulldog Breed

[steelavenger]

UK Robotic Games

Great news indeed guys - well done. Do you know if Noel and Martin will be involved?

John

[team_mammoth]

UK Robotic Games

Do not forget to include a triathlon (if only so I can fall over again trying to launch Mammoth)

[typhoon_driver]

UK Robotic Games

stuart maybe if u had a lampshade of doom to the side you wouldnt fall over?

[terryc]

UK Robotic Games

Well done Paul, if you are keeping a list of roboteers who will talk to schools please put us down for our area.

St. Agro

[danoh]

UK Robotic Games

i have a question about the boxing event - are pneumatic muscles allowed to power your arm?

[ewe2]

UK Robotic Games

Daniel,

I have sent you an email

Ian

[team_ireland]

UK Robotic Games

Robots cannot be maintained in any form in between contests

Thats taken from the RC Sumo rules. Does that mean that i Cannot Charge My Batteries between bouts?

Regards
Ian