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2008-01-08 Manufacturing
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FIRST Robotics Competition aided by igus plastics components Igus announces its continued support of the multinational robotics competition with the donation of plastics machinery components for use by engineering students.
FIRST* (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics students learned their robots will have to compete in “overdrive” for the 17th annual FIRST Robotics Competition, which kicked off at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. on Saturday. This year’s game, called “FIRST Overdrive”, challenges students to build a robot capable of kicking or carrying 40” inflated trackballs around a circular, indoor field. The robots also will have to knock down and move the trackballs around the field, passing them either under or over a 6’6” overpass comprised of gymnasium-like rungs. For bonus points, the teams can position the trackballs back onto the overpass before the two minute, 15 second match comes to an end. All 1,500 participating FIRST teams have the opportunity to use various plastics machinery components donated by igus* Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain Systems*, Chainflex* continuous-flex cables and iglide* plastics bearings. FIRST teams hailing from around various places around the nation such as Brazil, Canada, the U.S. and Israel, watched the festivities via NASA TV broadcast or web cast from 49 different kick-off sites.
Dean Kamen founded FIRST in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering. At the event, participants received a kit of common parts, including plastics components from igus, which they will use to build their robot. The students also had the opportunity to see this year’s game field where, in six weeks, their completed robots will go head to head in the competition. Igus has been a platinum-level supplier for the FIRST Robotics Competition for three years. For the 2008 competition, the company donated a wide range of products, including:
In March of 2005, igus launched the Y.E.S. (Young Engineers Support) Program, to foster the mechanical design ideas of students with a passion for engineering by providing free product samples. As a product sponsor of FIRST, igus is able to aid the organization in promoting science and technology among tens of thousands of students, while at the same time educating FIRST participants about the merits and benefits of plastics components. “Igus has been extremely proactive about supporting organizations that promote both interest and the pursuit of degrees and careers in engineering-based fields,” said Carsten Blase, vice president of igus. “Through our Y.E.S. Program, igus strives to accomplish goals similar to those of FIRST Robotics, making igus’ support of the competition a win-win situation. Each year, igus’ contribution has grown, and for 2008, we have donated more products to the FIRST teams than ever before. We are eager to see how the parts are used and hope the products aid the students in building their best entries to date.” Igus encourages teams to visit the Y.E.S. Program website to request additional products or technical assistance. Igus also supplies FIRST participants with plastics components outside of the common kit of parts, at no cost to them. Students using igus products on their FIRST robot are invited to contact Courtney Toomey at (800) 521-2747 x147 to have their FIRST experience featured on the Y.E.S. website. * igus, Energy Chain Systems, iglide, Energy Chain, igubal and DryLin plastics components are registered trademarks of igus Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See all the Press Releases from igus sites - Click Here Read a recent press release about -
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