tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post2955203514933924970..comments2024-03-22T09:18:46.934+05:30Comments on Windy Skies: Robowars at IIT Mumbai Techfest, 2010Anil Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-41481191566605926702010-10-01T00:46:14.108+05:302010-10-01T00:46:14.108+05:30Nick: Thanks, Nick. Much appreciated. I might make...<b>Nick</b>: Thanks, Nick. Much appreciated. I might make it to the Fest in Jan. I find the atmosphere vibrant and inspiring. Are you going to be a part of the 2011 event as well?Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-40205128544182543942010-09-30T19:58:08.091+05:302010-09-30T19:58:08.091+05:30Hi Anil..
I just came across this post of yours t...Hi Anil..<br /><br />I just came across this post of yours today itself. It was really amazing to read such an amazing account of the Robowars. More so since you captured the core vision with which we started the event(I was the Manager for the event in 2010). <br />This year dates for the techfest are out and it is scheduled from 7th-9th January 2011. Looking for your presence and take on the Nishankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687806466821463082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-8816235616598623512010-02-04T22:38:01.962+05:302010-02-04T22:38:01.962+05:30$$: Yes, I've seen it. And I do not think I ca...<b>$$</b>: Yes, I've seen it. And I do not think I can improve upon Amir Khan's definition of machine :-)Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-66944560437373993932010-02-04T21:34:23.060+05:302010-02-04T21:34:23.060+05:30So, how do u define "Machine"? (hope u h...So, how do u define "Machine"? (hope u have seen 3 idiots) :) :)Pink Mango Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456900186361040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-15282089222299022412010-02-04T01:12:13.788+05:302010-02-04T01:12:13.788+05:30Sarah Laurence: They are fun. Out here, colleges c...<b>Sarah Laurence</b>: They are fun. Out here, colleges compete with one another for points and wins, Robowars being one such event.<br /><br />Artificial Intelligence has a long way to go still before it can claim, even in some small measure, that Robots can take over the world someday :-)<br /><br />Creating Robots and playing is indeed a great way to learn.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-48134612910884548802010-02-03T23:39:21.113+05:302010-02-03T23:39:21.113+05:30Robowars are fun. Bowdoin College here in Maine h...Robowars are fun. Bowdoin College here in Maine hosts one where robots play soccer. Given the difficulties robots face in competition, I don’t see them taking over the world anytime soon. I did love the book I Robot as a child. Playing is a great way to learn.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-48762898472272534732010-02-02T11:25:37.699+05:302010-02-02T11:25:37.699+05:30Radha: Creating / Making a robot is an involved pr...<b>Radha</b>: Creating / Making a robot is an involved process, more so one that'll fight its opponent. Robot / Robo movement is fashioned out of 4 x 4 wheel drive concept.<br /><br />The students from engineering / technical colleges wait for announcement of dates for the IIT Powai Techfest each year.<br /><br />Robowar competition is keenly fought, followed, and watched.<br /><br /><b>TGF Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-80673728701653253042010-02-02T05:35:28.078+05:302010-02-02T05:35:28.078+05:30That is cool, I would have thoroughly enjoyed the ...That is cool, I would have thoroughly enjoyed the Techfest. I would have embarassed myself cheering the kids (?) or maybe more like young adults. We also have such competitions among high school and Uni studnets and their contraptions are beyound me, very interesting postkestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324874202422690542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-24520850898003550062010-02-02T00:46:23.218+05:302010-02-02T00:46:23.218+05:30Oh look at those spectators eagerly awaiting the w...Oh look at those spectators eagerly awaiting the winner(s)!<br />I admit this is out of my league. <br />However, I find robot names quite interesting actually!What About The Girl?https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551227929697269183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-69431656573130763572010-02-01T21:57:29.361+05:302010-02-01T21:57:29.361+05:30That was interesting. And to think so much thought...That was interesting. And to think so much thought and work goes into the making of the robot. These youngsters really are terrific.radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837846875386312338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-8179326353158662462010-02-01T11:11:16.662+05:302010-02-01T11:11:16.662+05:30Nisha: Thank you. Many of their (IIT) alumni have ...<b>Nisha</b>: Thank you. Many of their (IIT) alumni have indeed gone on to pioneer things after passing out. No wonder admissions to the IIT are among the toughest in the world.<br /><br /><b>Dr. Antony</b>: Thank you. Students from colleges from all over India participate in the techfest.<br /><br />Each year they eagerly await the techfest to happen, keeping a lookout for the last date of Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-39658794526301686632010-02-01T03:44:54.371+05:302010-02-01T03:44:54.371+05:30My dad would have loooooved this event!!
Love the...My dad would have loooooved this event!!<br /> Love the little white/blue robot ;-)Ida/FarEastLogbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022806712750536945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-72127090116327985192010-01-30T20:52:16.312+05:302010-01-30T20:52:16.312+05:30Excellent Post. Being a Physician,I cant get much ...Excellent Post. Being a Physician,I cant get much of the excitement of the tech jargons,but always had a curiosity.You have covered an event in an almost professional manner.These youngsters need all kinds of encouragement,and this is one such gesture.dr.antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191095888228061156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-62216758170867000762010-01-30T10:44:04.227+05:302010-01-30T10:44:04.227+05:30IIT has been pioneer in many things and anything t...IIT has been pioneer in many things and anything to do with robotics fascinates people no end. This Robowar is no different.<br /><br />Your account as usual is very interesting.Nishahttp://lemonicks.com/Travel/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-62004521169105159862010-01-30T10:04:15.610+05:302010-01-30T10:04:15.610+05:30Coffee Messiah: The robot events are fun, more so ...<b>Coffee Messiah</b>: The robot events are fun, more so knowing that the students have created the robots from scratch, often sourcing scrap material.<br /><br />Out here in the engineering colleges any <i>How to Make a Robot</i> workshop will run full.<br /><br />Per you reference to my previous post: I can only hope that should there be a food shortage, governments around the world will changeAnil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-9214533768615591492010-01-30T00:29:52.306+05:302010-01-30T00:29:52.306+05:30what a delightful event- and the pictures helped c...what a delightful event- and the pictures helped capture the atmosphere. My son would have been in seventh heaven if he had attended.Anjulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563616683370799899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-60744793363021568862010-01-30T00:27:08.036+05:302010-01-30T00:27:08.036+05:30Years ago in SF, we saw the first of these kinds o...Years ago in SF, we saw the first of these kinds of events (my son and I) and it was interesting to see more adults than kids.<br /><br />per your previous post, Thanks for the link. Funny Detroit being so close and us never hearing about that farm. Also, farmers out here anyway have seen the ethanol busy-ness as a way to cash in on their crops. Sadly, they do rotate, soy and corn and there'sCoffee Messiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908162048706236634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-12551666154059849022010-01-29T09:10:47.530+05:302010-01-29T09:10:47.530+05:30Riot Kitty: There were many other events happening...<b>Riot Kitty</b>: There were many other events happening at the Techfest as well, including several lectures, eco-friendly exhibits etc.<br /><br /><b>Lynn</b>: For three days towards the end of January each year, the techfest does offer a peek into another world.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-64210598094223343632010-01-28T22:24:53.864+05:302010-01-28T22:24:53.864+05:30I have never heard of such a thing! Thanks for th...I have never heard of such a thing! Thanks for this peek into another world.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-33103445624372358882010-01-28T07:41:13.912+05:302010-01-28T07:41:13.912+05:30I think I'd be a bit out of place there, but m...I think I'd be a bit out of place there, but my husband would love it!Riot Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725825736285347870noreply@blogger.com