{"274721":{"#nid":"274721","#data":{"type":"event","title":"National Robotics Week Open House","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe fifth annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationalroboticsweek.org\/index.php\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;event will be held April 5-13, 2014. Georgia Tech\u2019s open house will be held on Tuesday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the launch of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nationalroboticsweek.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E in 2010, Georgia Tech has participated annually in the event by sponsoring an open house and conducting lab tours and demonstrations for middle school and high school students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), our 2014 event promises to be even bigger and better than last year!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERobot Trading Cards\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EFor the second year in a row, Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Robotics \u0026amp; Intelligent Machines (IRIM)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has released a set of trading cards to celebrate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/outreach\/NRW\u0022\u003ENational Robotics Week\u003C\/a\u003E. These fun cards feature some of Tech\u2019s most talented and productive players!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAnd for 2014, we have something special for you:\u0026nbsp;IRIM\u0026nbsp;teamed up with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/spectrum.ieee.org\/\u0022\u003EIEEE Spectrum\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.irobot.com\/us\/\u0022\u003EiRobot\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to create a second set of cards. This\u0026nbsp;\u201cnational league\u201d deck features ten famous robots developed by companies and researchers in the U.S.\u0026nbsp;If your favorite robot is not included, don\u2019t worry\u2014we plan to make more cards next year. In the meantime,\u0026nbsp;don\u2019t forget about IEEE Spectrum\u2019s award-winning, internationally acclaimed\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotsapp.spectrum.ieee.org\/\u0022\u003ERobots for iPad app\u003C\/a\u003E, which you can get for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/robots-for-ipad\/id566581906?ls=1\u0026amp;mt=8\u0022\u003EFREE on iTunes\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EEvent Schedule\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStudents attending both the morning and afternoon sessions will tour different robotics labs; the sessions are not duplicates.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Outside CCB Bldg.\u2014Klaus Atrium in case of rain)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E 9:30 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tours Depart\u2014Morning Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E 11:45\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lunch\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Klaus Atrium)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E 12:45 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Check-in for Tours Begins\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Klaus Atrium)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E 1:00 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tours Depart\u2014Afternoon Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E 3:00\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Event Concludes\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERegistration Details\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPLEASE NOTE:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegistration is limited and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form early to ensure your student or student group can be accommodated. We will maintain a waiting list, and we will contact the registrants on the waiting list as openings become available. \u003Cstrong\u003EIf your registration is placed on the waiting list, you will receive a direct message from us within 48 hours of submitting the form. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWe are unable to accommodate students enrolled in pre-K or K-5 programs, or children who have not yet reached pre-K age.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ERequired Consent Forms\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo attend the event, each student must have a parent or legal guardian complete a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/parental-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EParental Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to liability, and a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, related to the use of photographs and video footage taken during the event. Chaperones should also complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/model-release-form.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EModel Release Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. These forms may be collected, scanned, and emailed in one file to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:IRIM@cc.gatech.edu?subject=NRW%20Release%20Forms\u0022\u003EIRIM@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;prior to the event, or the primary point of contact may present paper copies of the signed forms during check in.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EEvent Parking\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonal vehicles should park in a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors\/Pages\/Visitors-Parking-Areas-and-Prices.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampus visitor\u2019s lot\u003C\/a\u003E. The two closest locations are the Area 4 Lot, located at the intersection of Ferst Dr. and State St., and the Area 5 Lot (W23\u0026nbsp;Deck), located on State St., close to the intersection of 10th\u0026nbsp;St.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EPersonal Vehicle Parking Fees\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 4 Lot fee rate is\u0026nbsp;$2.00 per hour, payable in advance by cash or card.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Area 5 Lot fee rate varies by total hours parked, from $1.50 for up to one hour to $15.00 for six\u201324 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore information about visitor parking is available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/visitors\/Pages\/Visitors-Parking-Areas-and-Prices.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGT Parking \u0026amp; Transportation Services website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EBus Parking Details\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no charge to park buses in the designated area on Tech Parkway NW. Buses should plan to drop students off at the\u0026nbsp;intersection of\u0026nbsp;Ferst\u0026nbsp;Dr. and Atlantic Dr. where signs will be posted directing them to the nearby check-in location. Afterwards, bus drivers who elect to remain on campus \u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u003C\/strong\u003E park on\u0026nbsp;Tech Parkway NW.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EAttire\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of whether you are signing up for just one or both tour sessions, walking outdoors is a necessary component of this event. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, which in Atlanta during spring may change with little advanced warning. Transportation will be provided to some of the more remote tour locations on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ELunch\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELunch will be held in the Klaus Advanced Computing Building atrium. Students have the option of bringing a brown bag lunch or visiting the Georgia Tech student center to purchase a lunch. The student center offers a full-range of items in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/Dining_Choices\/retail\/foodcourt.xhtml\u0022\u003Efood court\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as additional options in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.sodexomyway.com\/Dining_Choices\/retail\/commons.xhtml\u0022\u003Ecommons area\u003C\/a\u003E, and is located\u0026nbsp;less than a three minute walk from Klaus. Beverages will be provided to all students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/robotics.gatech.edu\/team\/faculty\/christensen\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHenrik Christensen\u003C\/a\u003E, KUKA Chair of Robotics and the executive director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), will address participants during lunch. Our graduate students who are conducting robot demonstrations will be available to answer questions and provide additional information about their research projects. Also, representatives from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/future\/connectingk12\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECollege of Computing\u2019s Office of Outreach, Enrollment and Community\u003C\/a\u003E will be in attendance to answer questions about college admissions and program requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ENational Robotics Week T-shirts and Other Products\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBleeker: The Rechargeable Dog is the official mascot of National Robotics Week. 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