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Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge Releases Competition Details
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
The organizers of the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) have
released details about the competition, in addition call for "Intention to Participate and
Request for Information (ITP-RFI)". MBZIRC was launched in February 2015 as a major
international robotics competition that will be held every two years, offering prizes
worth a total of USD 5 million, with the first challenge scheduled to be held in November,
2016.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/744194 )
The inaugural 2016 competition will consist of three Challenges and a triathlon type
"Grand Challenge." The competition will take place in an outdoor open arena the
approximate size of a football pitch. Challenge 1 requires an unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV) to locate, track and land on top of a moving ground vehicle. Challenge 2 requires an
unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to locate and reach a second ground vehicle, and locate and
physically operate a valve on a side of the vehicle. Challenge 3 requires a team of UAVs
to collaborate to search, locate, track, pick and place a set of static and moving
objects. The Grand Challenge requires a team of robots (UAVs and UGVs) to compete in an
event that combines Challenges 1, 2 and 3. Performing such tasks requires the development
of advanced and innovative solutions in key robotic technologies.
"One of the goals of this competition is to pose challenges that will inspire the need
for true research and advancement of the state-of-the-art," said Dr. Tod Laursen, Khalifa
University's President. "Robotics technology is poised to change almost every aspect of
our lives, and the UAE, with its focus on innovation, wants to be a hub for the creativity
needed to spur these changes. Competitions are just one of the ways that this can be
achieved. Some of the components of this challenge are not readily achieved by techniques
available in the open literature today; new inventions and innovations will be required to
achieve success. The outcomes of this challenge will therefore be an exciting prospect for
the future of the robotics industry."
Teams interested in participating in the competition and applying for sponsorship are
requested to submit an online application form at http://www.mbzirc.com by 15 June
2015. Also, individuals can look for more information on MBZIRC on social media via
#MBZIRC on Twitter and Facebook @MBZIRC.
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/744194
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/744194
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Khalifa University
CONTACT: Momen Khaiti, +971(0)2-401-8066, +971(0)559568864, momen.khaiti@kustar.ac.ae
Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge Releases Competition Details
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
The organizers of the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) have
released details about the competition, in addition call for "Intention to Participate and
Request for Information (ITP-RFI)". MBZIRC was launched in February 2015 as a major
international robotics competition that will be held every two years, offering prizes
worth a total of USD 5 million, with the first challenge scheduled to be held in November,
2016.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/744194 )
The inaugural 2016 competition will consist of three Challenges and a triathlon type
"Grand Challenge." The competition will take place in an outdoor open arena the
approximate size of a football pitch. Challenge 1 requires an unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV) to locate, track and land on top of a moving ground vehicle. Challenge 2 requires an
unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to locate and reach a second ground vehicle, and locate and
physically operate a valve on a side of the vehicle. Challenge 3 requires a team of UAVs
to collaborate to search, locate, track, pick and place a set of static and moving
objects. The Grand Challenge requires a team of robots (UAVs and UGVs) to compete in an
event that combines Challenges 1, 2 and 3. Performing such tasks requires the development
of advanced and innovative solutions in key robotic technologies.
"One of the goals of this competition is to pose challenges that will inspire the need
for true research and advancement of the state-of-the-art," said Dr. Tod Laursen, Khalifa
University's President. "Robotics technology is poised to change almost every aspect of
our lives, and the UAE, with its focus on innovation, wants to be a hub for the creativity
needed to spur these changes. Competitions are just one of the ways that this can be
achieved. Some of the components of this challenge are not readily achieved by techniques
available in the open literature today; new inventions and innovations will be required to
achieve success. The outcomes of this challenge will therefore be an exciting prospect for
the future of the robotics industry."
Teams interested in participating in the competition and applying for sponsorship are
requested to submit an online application form at http://www.mbzirc.com by 15 June
2015. Also, individuals can look for more information on MBZIRC on social media via
#MBZIRC on Twitter and Facebook @MBZIRC.
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/744194
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/744194
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Khalifa University
CONTACT: Momen Khaiti, +971(0)2-401-8066, +971(0)559568864, momen.khaiti@kustar.ac.ae