[JamesBrown]

Originally Posted by irishninja

It wouldn't have to be VEX parts, I just suggested that because they are a) on sale, I think still, b) easy to get c) easy to work with, and d) come with things that would make this slightly easier. So as long as it didn't break the weight, height, width, length, requirement, and I'd probably put a price tag on it as well, as well as number of sensors, (although they would all be LOOSE requirements, sI'm thinking like 3 by 3 by 3 feet, (probably bigger) or maybe just 27 cubic feet, price tag of like 1000 dollars and max 20 sensors. Depending on interest in it, and people who actually show up, these rules would tighten/loosen. However, I wouldn't reject anybody who fit in these guide lines, just because theyre slow or something. I know DARPA had a pre race race to see who would be allowed in.

There is a competition like this called robo-magellan some information is available at http://www.robothon.org/robothon/challenge.php If you do decide to start your own competition and It is in the NYC area (or closer to RI) I would be more than happy to help you with planning or would atleast like to compete.