[robocup-nao] HUMABOT CHALLENGE at 2014 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots

[Enric Cervera]

HUMABOT CHALLENGE - Robot Competition



We are proud to announce the HUMABOT CHALLENGE, to be held at 2014 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Madrid, Spain, Nov 18-20th).



For details see http://www.irs.uji.es/humabot/



***NEW*** A Webots simulated environment can be downloaded from the competition site.




***NEW*** Online access to a real robot in the competition setup is available for registered participants: 

http://robotprogramming.uji.es/course/view.php?id=12


Deadline to submit the Registration Form: JULY 25, 2014



The competition will focus on algorithmic development for fully autonomous robots, i.e., robots that operate without human intervention. In this edition, tests will be held in a small-scale kitchen of a house.



The HUMABOT CHALLENGE is characterized by the use of the middle-size humanoid platforms. It is intended for using the Darwin-Op platform manufactured by Robotis, or any other robot with similar characteristics.



IEEE-RAS HUMANOIDS´2014 provides travel support for students participating in the HUMABOT CHALLENGE 2014. In order to be granted travel support, students must submit an official application form. The student’s travel expense will be partially supported, depending on the number of applicants and availability of funds. The maximum travel support is 2.000€ for the team depending on the country of origin.



IEEE-RAS HUMANOIDS´2014 will award the following prizes for the HUMABOT CHALLENGE 2014 winner teams: 1.000€ - 1st place, 700€ - 2nd place, 300€ - 3rd place

See the contest details and official rules for more information on prizes and eligibility.



Local committee

Enric Cervera (UJI, Spain)

Juan C García (UJI, Spain)

Fernando Gómez (UHU, Spain)

Guillem Alenyà (UPC, Spain)



International Board

Pedro J Sanz (UJI, Spain), Competition Chair

Pedro Lima (IST, Portugal)

Luca Iocchi (Università di Roma ''La Sapienza'', Italy)

Sven Behnke (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Germany)

Peter Stone (Univ. of Texas, USA)

Eiichi Yoshida (CNRS-AIST JRL, Japan)

Alan FT Winfield (UWE Bristol, UK)



We look forward to seeing you in the HUMABOT CHALLENGE!

Best regards,

The Organizers
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