December 9, 2009 - 20:04 AMT
Yerevan to host ArmRobotics championship
On Saturday, December 12, Yerevan will host ArmRobotics open championship under the patronage of Armenian Premier Tigran Sargsyan and general sponsorship of Hoornet company. Event organizer is Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE).

Open championship is aimed at uniting young scholars, attracting Diaspora's scientific potential, developing team spirit among youth and promoting introduction of new technologies in Armenia.

Championship program includes a contest consisting of several stages. Participants will be required to introduce robots capable of identifying object shapes. Those whose devices cope with the given task rapidly and with minimal errors will be declared as winners.

On the day following the championship, it is planned to hold a conference devoted to "Youth and Robot Building," UITE press service reports.