The Thai Robotics Society (TRS), the Institute of FIeld roBOtics (FIBO), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi partner with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) and Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited, in holding the final round contest of Thailand Humanoid Robot Soccer Championship 2011. H.E. Dr. Virachai Virameeteekul, Minister of Science and Technology will preside over the closing ceremony and present awards to the winning team.
Thailand Humanoid Robot Soccer Championship is held for the second consecutive years in Thailand. The contest helps to develop the capabilities of Thai university students in robotics technology and automation as well as prepare universities in Thailand to carry on advanced robotics project. The winning team will represent Thailand in World Robocup Soccer: Humanoid League in Turkey this July.
A humanoid robot will have a head, torso, two arms and two legs, along with advanced technologies such as electronic vision systems, wireless communications and built-in artificial intelligence. Each team of students must create two robots; the winner is based on the total number of goals scored.
The final round of Thailand Humanoid Robot Soccer Championship 2011 will be held on Sunday, March 27 this year at 14.30 – 16.30 hrs. at Pantip Plaza, Pratunam.
Agenda
The final round of Thailand Humanoid Robot Soccer Championship 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 14.30 – 16.30 hrs.
1st Floor, Pantip Plaza, Pratunum
Time Activities
14:30 hrs. Press Registration
15:00 hrs. Final round contest begins
15:45 hrs. Preparation for the closing ceremony
- H.E. Dr. Virachai Virameteekul, Minister of Science and Technology who will chair the
closing ceremony arrives
16:00 hrs. Closing Ceremony
- Welcoming Address
- Performance of the Humanoid robots which receive special awards (robot dancing)
Brief Report, Thank You and Congratulatory Remarks
By Dr. Thavida Maneewan
Chairman of Organizing Committee and President of the Thai Robotics Society (TRS)
Congratulatory Remark
By Dr. Suthee Phoojaruenchanachai
Deputy Director of National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)
Congratulatory Remark
By Mr. Jeffrey D. Nygaard
Vice President and Country Manager, Thailand Operation
Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited
Congratulatory and Closing Remarks
By H.E. Dr. Veerachai Veerametheekul
Minister of Science and Technology
Souvenirs and Trophies Presentation Ceremony from Master of Ceremony to
NECTEC representative (sponsor)
Mr. Jeffrey D. Nygaard, Vice President and Country Manager, Thailand Operation
Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited (main sponsor)
Pantip Plaza, Ngamwongwan representative (sponsor)
Pantip Plaza, Pratunum representative (sponsor)
FIBO representative (contest organizer)
Awards presentation ceremony
Dr. Thavida Meneewan, TRS president presents two special awards.
Mr. Jeffrey D. Nygaard, Vice President and Country Manager, Thailand Operation
Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited presents the second runners-up award.
Dr. Suthee Phoojaruenchanachai, NECTEC Deputy Director presents the first runners-
up award.
H.E. Dr. Virachai Virameteekul, Minister of Science and Technology presents the
winning award.
16:30 hrs. Group Photo and End of Contest
To attend the event and for more details, please contact Khun Kwanjit Sudsawad
Tel. 0-2715-2919 or Khun Wacharee Pichaisriswad Tel. 0-2720-3397
Encl. : Agenda and map