In case you have some spare time and a few freq flyer points:

> —–Original Message—–
> From: sorcgroup@yahoogrou ps.com [mailto:sorcgroup@yahoogrou ps.com] On Behalf Of David Calkins
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 5:28 PM
> To: sorcgroup@yahoogrou ps.com
> Subject: [SORCgroup] 3 Great Robot Events – ComBots Cup, RoboExotica, and RoboGames 2008
>
> Got a robot? We've got an event for you! There are THREE events coming up
> in the next two months:
>
> ComBots Cup III (combat only)
> May 3-4, San Mateo Fairgrounds (Maker Faire)
>
> RoboExotica USA (bartending and artbots only)
> May 10, 111 Minna, San Francisco
>
> RoboGames 2008 (70+ different robot events!)
> June 13-15, Ft. Mason, San Francisco
> And get Trading Cards for your robot!
>
> An event for everyone! Read below to find out details on each event.
>
> ———— ———
>
> Details, event by event:
>
> COMBOTS CUP III
> It's back! If you've got a combat robot, we've got an arena! Open to
> robots 30 pounds to 340 pounds, it's your chance to warm up for RoboGames
> and compete for the glory of holding the ComBots Cup for the next year.
> Since the event is held at Maker Faire, you not only get to compete, but
> you get to check out some of the best builders in the country. You've
> still got 2 weeks to register, so if you've got a combat robot, we want to
> see you this May 3-4 in San Mateo.
>
> Some photos:
> http://combots. net/cup/multi- angles.jpg
> http://combots. net/cup/detail. jpg
>
> Register Here:
> http://www.builders db.com/eventdeta il.asp?eventID= 237
>
> ———–
>
> ROBOEXOTICA USA
> Cocktails, art, and bars. It's like heaven, only without the harps.
> Started 10 years ago in Vienna, this is the first time the show comes to
> America. If you've got a bar-bot, this is your chance to show it off – it
> can deliver beer, mix drinks, or just hang out and hit on girls. We'd also
> like to see your art robots. Whether it hangs on a wall stands against
> one, this is really fun show and exhibit. The opening party is May 10th in
> SF, but your bots will get to stick around and be seen by gallery-goers.
>
> Some photos:
> http://roboexotica. com/gallery/ Photos2006
> http://flickr. com/search/ ?q=roboexotica& w=all
>
> Register by emailing me: dave@robogames. net
>
> ———–
>
> ROBOGAMES 2008
> RoboGames, the world's largest open robot competition, invites mechanics,
> closet machinists, artists and engineers of all ages, skills and means to
> compete at RoboGames this June. RoboGames is listed in the Guinness book
> of records as the world's largest robot competition, and we want you to be
> a part of it! Yes! There is still time to register your robot.
>
> "My robot?, Why, it's just a dorky little thing made out of spoonstraws and
> a BASIC stamp!"
>
> That doesn't matter at RoboGames! With over different 70 events to choose
> from, any robot, in any form, is welcome to compete! From art robots to
> autonomous navigation, robot sumo to fire fighting, even bots that don't
> fit into any category can register for "best of show."
>
> The event is open to anyone, not just university students, professionals,
> or other schools. Some of the finest builders are garage mechanics and
> backyard experimenters, but RoboGames also hosts professional engineers,
> robotics companies, and other organized teams. RoboGames also encourages
> young engineers to come out and show their stuff, so we made more than 10
> events just for under-18 events with NO registration fees!
>
> Participants will be joining an international field of competitors (over 30
> countries were represented last year) and competing for the prestigious
> gold, silver and bronze medals awarded in every event! RoboGames is an
> excellent opportunity to indulge mechanical know-how, adapt science
> fetishes for good and come out and play among fellow makers, thinkers and
> builders.
>
> Registration closes in one and a half months, but don't wait! The event
> opens to the public June 13-15th, and fills the stands with people eager to
> see your bot.
>
> Some photos:
> http://robogames. net/photos- all.php
> http://robogames. net/news. php
>
> Register here:
> http://www.builders db.com/eventdeta il.asp?eventid= 232
>
> ———–
>
> GET YOUR VERY OWN TRADING CARDS. We've brokered a deal with a local
> printing company to make trading cards for robots that compete at RoboGames
> – past and present. If you'd like your own trading cards for this years
> RoboGams, order by May 25th. Full details and ordering link here:
> http://robogames. net/cards/