2012 SSL NAO
The 2012 RoboCup SSL North American Open is a robotic soccer competition that is in preparation for the RoboCup World Games in Mexico City. This year, the UBC Thunderbots are hosting 2012 competition to be held at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, from June 9th – June 16th. This event is for the RoboCup Small Sized League only.
In addition to a weekend competition, there will be a ‘camp’ the week afterwards where teams will have the chance to network, attend seminars, listen to keynote speakers, and collaborate further on the final testing and development of their robots, all in the beautiful city of Vancouver.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a true international city. People from all around the world call this city home. What began as a saw mill and a tavern in 1867 has grown into Canada’s third largest metropolitan area, and Western Canada’s biggest and most diverse city. Vancouver is founded on a strong spirit of cooperation, togetherness, and innovation. It is nestled in the midst of mountains, forests, inlets, and the ocean, a bustling metropolis with the beautiful backdrop of nature. Outdoors activities and sports are an important part of Vancouver’s green and healthy life style. From business, trade, and industry, to academia, the environment and the economy, innovation and growth lie at the heart of many fields of activity and study which give this city life. Vancouver has a strong foundation in natural resource trade but is also an urban centre and a diversified seaport, constantly ranking as one of the most liveable cities in the world. With its beautiful scenery, lively academic community, and international spirit, Vancouver serves as the perfect host city to the 2012 North American Open.
UBC
The University of British Columbia, established in 1908, consistently ranks among the top 40 universities in the world and is among the top 20 public universities globally, with a recognized and strong international reputation as a research institution. The Vancouver campus has a breathtaking location beside the rainforest and the ocean, with mountain views and a beautiful natural backdrop. Home to over 50,000 students, UBC is a diverse community of people from all walks of life and many different countries and cultures, united in their passion for learning, research and lifelong curiosity. The stated vision of the university is to foster a spirit of global citizenship and sustainable society through innovative and groundbreaking research, which aims to serve the people and communities of British Columbia, Canada and the world. Striving for academic excellence and being committed to the advancement of knowledge in an environment of respect and integrity capture UBC’s values. Building bridges, both local and global, through academic cooperation and forming lasting relationships is at the core of what UBC strives to be. The 2012 North American Open is an opportunity for UBC host other students and faculty from around the world in the spirit of cooperation, competition, academic excellence and global friendship.
If you are interested in entering this competition and camp, or only one part of it, please let us know at robocup[at]ubc.ece.ca