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MAGIC 2010: Super-smart robots wanted for international challenge

MAGIC 2010

A series of participants’ conferences will be held in Adelaide, Australia (31st July 2009), Frankfurt, Germany (4th August) and Warren MI, United States of America (6th August 2009) to discuss all aspects of the challenge. Subject to interest, locations in Asia are also being considered.

These conferences are open to any interested parties that may wish to participate in the challenge and are aimed at allowing the potential participants to meet directly with US and Australian Defence representatives to discuss all aspects of the challenge. In particular, suggestions and comments on the draft set of rules will be invited to ensure they are both clear and consistent. The conference will comprise an overall description of the challenge, a rules briefing, and a simulation of the event mission scenario, as well as Q&A sessions on FAQ, R&D proposals, the website, information dissemination, the CCR/DUNS process, and funding. It will also permit networking, teaming and information-sharing between attendees.

A website www.dsto.defence.gov.au/MAGIC2010/ and an email distribution list for teams submitting applications will be established as part of the meeting. The website will be the forum through which all information concerning rules, rule interpretations, and informational updates are communicated to participants. The email list will simply assist in information dissemination (i.e. remaining up to date with the latest rules, etc is the responsibility of the participants). Those teams that are unable to attend the conference can download a video of the event and register for the email distribution list at the MAGIC 2010 website.

** Please note: Neutralise - does not imply weaponise