Robot Sprint Challenge and Human 5K
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| Dates: | Sunday, April 12, 2015 - Sunday, April 12, 2015 |
| Hours: | 7 a.m. to Noon |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Races/Walks |
The first ever Robot Sprint Challenge and Human 5K Run is being held on April 12 in Cambridge supporting Vecna Cares Charitable Trust, which brings technology and innovation to under-served areas in the U.S.
and abroad (www.vecnacares.org).
Robotics fans are invited to bring their unique gadgets to enter into a sprint challenge.
Running devotees and their families are invited to enter the 5K run.
An after party features food and beverages as well as awards, raffle and more.
Additional information is available at www.vecnacares.org.
Robot must have a driver (out of line-of-sight for part of the challenge) and a chaperone for the course.
Drivers will be seated at the control center.
Autonomous or tele-operated robots will complete an L-shaped course as quickly as possible.
To support robotics entries, Vecna will host two Build-A-Bot Workshops on Saturday March 21 from 9 am to noon and from 1-4 pm to get hands-on advice from Vecna’s roboticists.
Three stations will be set up to workshop robot hardware, software and electronics.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/robot-race-build-a-bot-workshop-tickets-15799741452l.
Registration for the Robot Sprint Challenge and 5K begins at 7 a.m. at Alewife Station, 36 Cambridge Park Drive.
The kids’ race begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K heads off at 9:30 a.m. The after-party and awards ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.
Pre-registration is available for the Human 5K and Robot race at www.active.com.
Practice Course
Saturday, April 4th, Session 1: 9-12am, Session 2: 1-4pm This workshop is intended to test the robots on the official Robot Race course.
Two sessions will be held.
Bring your robot and your team.
| COST | ↑ top |
$15.00 - $35.00
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Alewife Station, 36 Cambridge Park Dr., Cambridge, MA, 02140 map
Phone: 508-353-3777
Alewife Station, 36 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge
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