[robocup-legged] New robot in the Standard Platform League

[Thomas Röfer]

Hi Andrew,

> 1.  What is VAT?

Value added tax. I guess if you import something, it is called import
sales/purchases tax (which at least in Germany is the same rate as VAT). It
depends on your country.

> 2.  There's a substantial discount for 4 robots...that isn't a typo?

No it isn't. It's 2750 Euro per robot, but you have to buy four.

> 3.  If a team orders the robots, how early would they have to place an
> order?

I currently don't know. I don't think it has to be before December.

> 4. Would a single order be required but then  two separate deliveries
> of two robots?

Yes. Intended payment is 30% when ordering, 30% after delivery of the first
two robots, and 40% after the final delivery.

> 5. Is there a simulator available for development?

No, but I already asked them for a 3-D model. With that we can come up with
a simulation, but it would not be perfect.

> 6. Will there be challenge events for the Nao and Four-Legged?

This has not been decided yet. I am pretty sure there will be no Technical
Challenge for the Nao in 2008.

- Thomas