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Now this looks fun... you test out the new robotics studio from MS... throw in an idea, do a write up, and if you make it to round two - you get the actual hardware platform (parallax's eddie) to make it and enter in for the second part! OMG!
I'll fiddle with the beta software this weekend... I think we should get a few entries in! Viva la DIC!
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The object of this Contest is to create a robot that solves a specific productivity need at home, at the office, or some other personal setting.
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You must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia)
You are at least sixteen (16) years of age
You are at least sixteen (16) years of age
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Round 1 September 17, 2011 November 30, 2011
Round 2 Finals December 7, 2011 March 31, 2012
Round 2 Finals December 7, 2011 March 31, 2012
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Round 1: Using the proposal template provided at http://www.roboticsathome.com , submit a project proposal that details your teams information and proposed project idea. All required fields must be completed including but not limited to team name, contact details (email & phone), and idea proposal.
Round 1 entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
40.00% Originality
60.00% Utility / Usefulness
Round 2 Finals: 10 Finalists will receive a robotic device on loan from Microsoft to assist them in creating their entry, which should be a video showcasing your robot and the productivity problem it solves for.
Round 2 entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
20.00% Technical Implementation
20.00% Completeness
10.00% Originality
40.00% Utility / Usefulness
10.00% Presentation
Round 1 entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
40.00% Originality
60.00% Utility / Usefulness
Round 2 Finals: 10 Finalists will receive a robotic device on loan from Microsoft to assist them in creating their entry, which should be a video showcasing your robot and the productivity problem it solves for.
Round 2 entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
20.00% Technical Implementation
20.00% Completeness
10.00% Originality
40.00% Utility / Usefulness
10.00% Presentation
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Contest Prizes
One (1) Grand Prize: A check for $10,000, to be divided equally among each member of the team.
One (1) First Prize: A check for $5,000, to be divided equally among each member of the team.
One (1) Second Prize: A check for $3,000, to be divided equally among each member of the team.
Two (2) Honorable Mentions sponsored by Parallax Inc. : A $200 online credit for purchases made on Parallax Inc.s online store (http://www.parallax.com)
One (1) Grand Prize: A check for $10,000, to be divided equally among each member of the team.
One (1) First Prize: A check for $5,000, to be divided equally among each member of the team.
One (1) Second Prize: A check for $3,000, to be divided equally among each member of the team.
Two (2) Honorable Mentions sponsored by Parallax Inc. : A $200 online credit for purchases made on Parallax Inc.s online store (http://www.parallax.com)
This looks like a add on for C#!
Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 4 Beta
https://www.microsof...s.aspx?id=27546
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