St. Louis to Host International Competition
Segway creator Dean Kamen has decided to co-host an international robotics competition in St. Louis. Held in Atlanta in the past 6 years, it seems that the contract of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition is about to expire. So Kamen and the CVC (Convention Visitors Commision) are taking it on for 2011, 12 and 13. Founded by Kamen in 1989, the event was designed for students to raise funds, design a "brand" and compete with other teams.
Winners have a chance at scholarships, but you know that in the back of the group's minds they are mostly thinking of the spending impact estimated at $7 million. It may not be the Olympics, but it may draw in a crowd of 15,000 competitors and their families. You go, Dean.
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Posted by Sheila Franklin at October 21, 2009 9:10 AM
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