Robot Riot 2006
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The public is welcome to participate or just come to cheer on the robots at this year's Riot. All events are free with regular Science Centre admission.
This is a Robo-Art show, so be expressive! Judging of all categories will be based on originality, humour, rhythm, resourcefulness, drama, use of colour, accessorizing, absurdity, audience appreciation and the discretion of the judges. The following activities are open to the public as well as the contestants:
Displays: Imperial Oil Auditorium Mezzanine, Level A, 11 am-4 pm
Competitions: Imperial Oil Auditorium, Level A, 11 am to noon, 1-4 pm
Demonstrations: Procter & Gamble Great Hall Entry, Level B, 11 am-4 pm
Prizes - There are five competitive categories, each with a prize of a brand-new 512Mb iPod Shuffle.
A special "Best in Show" winner will take home a 2.0 Gb iPod instead!
Also Enjoy These Special Events
fashion, gaming, bioengineering and much more at this interdisciplinary showcase of student projects, is also on display at the Science Centre, May 10-14.digifest 2006 ~ Canada’s annual festival of design and media culture, May 10 - 14
*Stay late on Saturday, May 13 and see it all ~ Robot Riot in combination with digifest 2006 and Fusion 2006.
ROBOT RIOT CATEGORIES
Monster-Toy - This category is for artists 10 yrs old and under. Adapt a toy (radio-controlled or not) to do a robot-like task -- something creative and different than the toy's intended use.
Junk-Bot - Use everyday items, surplus junk and taken-apart mechanical stuff to create a machine to do something really interesting.
Robot Dancing - Make your robot or a robot chorus line dance & perform to music of your choice. Pas de Deux, Radio City Rockettes, James Brown… Please bring a CD with your chosen accompaniment, or your own orchestra!
Robot Performance Art - Create a robot that will do a performance art piece. What's that? We haven't the foggiest idea, but we expect to be surprised. Social relevance is welcome but not required.
Stupid Robot Tricks - Stupid Pet Tricks, Stupid Robot Tricks…What truly ridiculous thing can you convince a machine to do?
As well, there will be special non-competitive demonstration categories:
TAB-Sumo-Bot Display activities:
-Robot Mars-rock Return matches on our 4'x 8' Mars surface.
-Robot art making with all robots contributing to 1 large (4'x 8') mural piece
-Robot hockey-soccer 1-on-1 matches on our 4'x 8' playing field
-Robot infrared tag matches, infrared firefighting matches
General Rules for all categories:
1. All robots:
- must operate safely without hazard to audience, operators or officials,
- cannot use fire, liquids or shock,
- cannot in any way damage the competition surfaces or any property.
2. A written Artist's Statement must be presented on registration. It should be short but not less than one word. What does your machine do? Why?
3. Performances are generally limited to one minute. If you need more time, please explain while pre-registering.
4. Performances take place on the Science Centre Imperial Oil Auditorium stage.
5. If you need musical accompaniment, please bring your selected music on CD. Write your name on the CD so we can return it.
6. A winner will be named in each of the five competitive categories. One of these winners will be selected as "Best in Show." The "Best in Show" winner will receive a 20 Gb iPod. The other four category winners will each receive a 512Mb iPod Shuffle. Only one prize will be awarded per category.
Team registration for RobotRiot is FREE in Advance and on the days of the competition.
Please copy and paste the following text into your email program, add your information and then email to:
robotriot@osc.on.ca
Your Name:
Your phone number:
Your e-mail:
Each competitor gets free Science Centre admission for the event. You can bring up to three friends, team-mates or cheer-leaders in free as well, just by listing their names here:
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Your Category or Categories:
Monster Toy ( )
Junk-Bot ( )
Robot Dancing ( )
Robot Performance Art ( )
Stupid Robot Tricks ( )
Tab Sumo-Bot Activities ( )
