New for 2007: Robots that play soccer! Cute, adorable robot dogs battle on an indoor soccer field in a 4-on-4 game that features kicking, passing, blocking and scoring. It’s soccer like you’ve never seen it played, and it will leave you with a sense of wonder at advances in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
  The audience is divided into two sides to cheer each team, and gets swept up in the action. Kick-offs, goals, penalties…it’s amazing to watch these four-legged players use teamwork to achieve their goal. With live play-by-play and musical tracks, the atmosphere is charged, just like a live sports event.
  It’s the type of attraction that brings in sports enthusiasts as well as those interested in technology and engineering, These are *not* remote-controlled devices. These are robots which have been programmed to make independent decisions based on information they collect from their environment. A human referee makes necessary calls.
  This is quite possibly the first time such an attraction has ever been available to fairs. It’s not only entertaining, it also satisfies a mandate to promote science and education. Team members will be on-hand to explain the science behind the show, and fans can have their picture taken with the robot dogs after the show.
  The technology is cutting-edge, and a preview of what similar robots might be capable of doing in the future. It’s truly an amazing, emotional experience to cheer machines on to victory! The 20-minute match is for all ages, and provides a sponsorship opportunity, including giveaways and promotional materials for audience members.
   
 

 

 

  
 
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