Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited, is cooperating with the Thai Robotics Society and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in holding the Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge. The contest provides opportunities for university students from various fields of studies to take part in building the “unmanned intelligent vehicle”.
Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge is the first contest that uses high technologies such as robotic, automobile, mechanics and computers. The “unmanned intelligent vehicle” is able to move in the predetermined direction with the highest speed and the longest distance. All vehicles that take part in the contest will store data in Seagate EE25 Series hard disc drives produced to serve the demand of automobiles.
Interested applicants may apply from now until the end of December 2006. The preliminary round contest will be held in March 2007. The final round contest will be held in May 2007. The winning team will receive cash prize of 200,000 baht and will have the opportunity to observe the “Urban Challenge” in the U.S.
Associate Professor Dr. Prabhas Chongstitvatana, president of the Thai Robotics Society said Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge will help prepare students for developing the “unmanned intelligent vehicle” by using any steering engines such as the internal steering engine and the electrical motor engine, etc. The judging committee will consider the vehicles that move with the highest speed and the longest distance.
Three major objectives of the contest includes the development of creativity and expertise in robotic technology, automatic system and automobile industry, encouragement for the support in carrying on the extra curriculum activity to prepare students in various universities in Thailand in taking part in intelligent vehicle project and selection of the team to represent Thailand in observing the international intelligent vehicle development.
Dr. Prabhas also said ,“The first Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge is a challenging activity for a group of contest holders. They need to play key roles in stimulating young innovators’ interests so that they will be able to increase their academic abilities to the highest level of the current robotic contest. We are also thankful for the sponsorship of more than 2.8 million baht from Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited, recognition of the importance of university students development and continuous development of various robotic competitions.”
“Seagate’s sponsorship of Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge underlines our commitment to support science and technology development projects,” said Dr. Pornchai Piemsomboon, Seagate’s senior vice president of Asia-Pacific Operations. “This contest will encourage the next generation of young innovators to use various types of theoretical knowledge for automation, automobile, mechanics and computers.”
“AIT takes pride in cooperating with TRS and Seagate to host the first Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge,” said Associate Professor Dr. Manukid Parnichkun, lecturer of the Department of Mechatronics, School of Advanced Technologies, Asian Institute of Technology, “The institute has coordinated with other universities in developing courses to drive the government’s vision in making Thailand the center of robotic engineering innovation
of the future.”
Applicants may download the application forms and search for more information about rules and regulations at www.trs.or.th . You may reach the Thai Robotics Society by calling 0-2218-6982, 0-2218-6956.
About Thai Robotics Society
Thai Robotics Society (TRS) was established in 2000 by groups of roboticians, researchers, and industrial people, involving in robotic education and application. They are interested in developing technology and research in robotics as well as some robotic related activities in the Kingdom of Thailand. You may reach the Thai Robotics Society by calling 0-2218-6956 or visit www.trs.or.th .
About Seagate
Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide range of Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Seagate’s business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world’s growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at www.seagate.com .
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