Texas Robo Expo @ the Capitol

[Andrew Schuetze]

Not too certain where the proper forum is for posting this kind of news so here goes.

The Texas Institute for Educational Robotics, in partnership with State Senator Leticia Van de Putte has organized a week-long exhibition of educational robotic competitions in the basement of the Rotunda. Each day of the week, a different program is represented by various teams and their robots. The Senate has passed a Resolution proclaiming May 4th -8th, 2009 as Educational Robotics Awareness Week in Texas. Governor Rick Perry has also signed a similar proclamation.
The Austin Fox News Station aired two short segments on the expo via live spots during their morning news program on Wednesday. Students and representatives of the MATE-ROV competition operated their ROVs in Ladybird lake. I am not certain how long the link will be active so take a look at the postings of the two live segments online before they disappear.

Robots invade Ladybird Lake Austin, Texas

Disclaimer: Only reason that the two students featured on camera on both my sons is that I don't have quite the same ability to convince any other students to get up at 4:30 AM to drive up to Austin, Texas to have ROVs ready in time for a 7:00 AM live shoot.