The different types of Micromouse competitions: http://micromouseusa.com/?page_id=23
Link to confirm the region we are in http://sites.ieee.org/local-sections-chapters/region-5/
Main website for Region 5 (which doesn't seem to be
very informative about the competitions): http://ieeer5.org/
Link to the APEC Micromouse Contest (Which is the highest level in America) http://www.apec-conf.org/conference/participating-in-micromouse/
"APEC 2014 will be hosting its Twenty-Eighth annual
Micromouse contest in Fort Worth, Texas. The contest will take
place on the evening of Monday, March 17 starting at
approximately 8:00 PM. It is not necessary for contestants
to register for the conference in order to compete."
"The rules for the contest use a scoring system with a
penalty for the time taken to map and run the maze, and a bonus for not
touching the mouse ... The time for each contestant has also been reduced
from 15 to 7 minutes. Within this time limit, the Micromouse may make up to 7
runs. Only one mouse per handler will be allowed this
year." More specifically: http://www.apec-conf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Micromouse_Rules.pdf
Other goodies on the APEC Micromouse Contest website
Hotels: http://www.apec-conf.org/conference/hotel-travel/hotel-reservations/ Special
rates for students if apec@courtesyassoc.com is contacted
A rough schedule: http://www.apec-conf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/APEC_2014_Schedule_at_a_Glance.pdf
Different types of registration: http://www.apec-conf.org/registration/registration-whats-included/
After signing in with my IEEE member code, it showed three
options
Full Conference: $800
This registration category includes the following:
- Technical sessions
- Proceedings on USB
- Educational seminars
- Seminar workbook on USB
- Exhibition
- Social Event
Technical Session Only: $500
This registration category includes the following:
- Technical Seminars
- Proceedings on USB
- Exhibition
- Social Event
Educational Seminars Only: $400
This registration category includes the following:
- Educational Seminars
- Seminar workbook on USB
- Exhibition
I have a feeling that we'll be choosing the "exhibits only" option but it isn't available to click on until February 21, 2014. I will email apec@apec-conf.org and ask for more information.
When I went to APEC, I didn't have to pay to watch the Micromouse competition. Regardless if you're watching or competing, you shouldn't have to pay.
ReplyDeleteBest part about APEC is that 1) it's close to TAMU this year, and 2) you don't have to have an excellent robot to compete. When I went (2011) there was a high school student who competed with a simple robot that only made it through half of the maze. The Micromouse atmosphere at APEC is incredible for Micromouse teams at all levels, and most of the competitors are just hobbyists who come year to year for fun.
Did you compete in 2011, or just watch?
DeleteI just watched. It was definitely worth it! Enjeti was already going to the conference (the whole thing) so I just went up the day of for the competition and met some of the participants.
DeleteMy pictures:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150119475954901.295073.266586489900&type=3
David Otten is also very nice! Found this video of his mouse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzeC_Flj6b0
It's free to participate and watch. Just Email David Otten Ahead of time(worst case 1 week before the competition) to show your will and he will help you for registration purpose. Since he needs to prepare the certification for all team, you'd better contact him as early as possible.
ReplyDeleteMarch is usually too early for student to participate since most of the mouse are still unfinished by the time. But it still worth you go there even just watch because you will be able to talk with other micromouse player all around the world to have a very close peek on their designs, and get some info they didn't share online. And this year APEC is so close to your school, I wish I can make it this year.
Thank you, I'll contact him once we are more certain that we'll have a proper mouse in time.
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