Win a Segway! (oh, and show off your cool technologies too!)

[dlavery]

I recently received this notice, and thought some of the teams and engineers might be interested. Note that the technologies submitted for the contest do not have to be robot-related (but it would be very cool if they were!).

-dave

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You are invited to enter the first-ever Emhart Design Contest, featuring a top prize of $20,000 or a high-tech automobile. Every qualified entrant will earn a prize and be recognized in the pages of NASA Tech Briefs, co-sponsor of the contest with Emhart Teknologies - a Black & Decker Company. Visit http://www.emhartcontest.com for complete details.

To enter, submit an original design idea in one of these three categories:

* Everyday Products - significant functional or ergonomic new products, or upgrades to existing products, that improve quality of life;

* Safety - mechanical or electromechanical designs to improve personal safety during travel, work, recreation, or at home;

* Transportation - mechanical or electromechanical designs that improve the functionality, performance, or cost basis of transportation products.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a hybrid automobile or $20,000 in cash. One First Prize winner will get a Segway Transporter or a trip for four to Florida to tour NASA's Kennedy Space Center and attend a Space Shuttle launch.

Dozens of other prizes will be awarded, and all qualified entrants will receive a POP(r) PowerLink 30 repair kit/hand rivet tool, valued at $50.

So get those creative juices flowing - entries must be received by November 15, 2002. Visit http://www.emhartcontest.com for the rules and official entry form. No purchase required.

Good luck!

Cordially,


Joe Pramberger
Publisher, NASA Tech Briefs