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In lugnet.events.brickworld, Bryan Bonahoom wrote:
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> While the complete Mindstorms event list is still being finalized and the
> rules are being polished, we wanted to take this opportunity to let you all
> know about a few new Mindstorms competitions we are introducing this year.
>
> First - there is Robot Jumping. This is not what you might think. It isn't
> biped robots seeing who can jump the highest. It isn't robots jumping over
> each other. So, what is it? It is robotic vehicles doing Evel Knievel jumps
> off of ramps between 2 tables. If the robot falls short...or should we say,
> WHEN the robot falls short, it will smash into the floor. At least at the
> end, it will be clear which robot wins.
>
> Then - there is Garbage Wars. All we can say about this is that your robot
> will need to be able to throw "stuff" over a net at the opponent.
>
> And - there is the Robot Triathalon. This event will test the strength,
> agility and durability of your robot as it tries to do the ironman of robot
> competitions. Indy 5.0, sumo wrestling and a brand new agility course make
> up the event.
>
> Good luck - and stay tuned to the Brickworld web site and Lugnet for details
> in the next few weeks.
>
> We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!!!
>
> Regards, the Brickworld Team
>
> [Brickworld] will be held June 19-22, 2008 at the Westin North Shore Hotel in
> Wheeling, IL (a suburb of Chicago).
>
> visit the Brickworld Web Site <
http://www.brickworld.us by
> clicking here>
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