Spring 2008 Dallas Personal Robotics Group Outdoor Robot Challenge

The 2008 DPRG OutDoor Robot Challenge was held in the south parking lot of the Northway Christian Church in Dallas on May 10th, 2008. In additional to the local club we had participants travel in from Houston, Austin, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, and Oregon. Here are some pictures I shot during the competition. (click for full size images):


The Tarmac


DPRG ORC 2008 World Headquarters.


Ed Paradis and Emily discuss the challenges with John Abshier.


Ed Okerson models the new 2008 DPRG T-shirts.


jBot warms up his IMU in the shade.


We all cool down in the shade


Alexander and Jordi Toops with AJ


John Abshier with his robot


Scott Sumner and Red Car


Robert Scheer with Tarzan


Erik Petrich with Teeter-Totter


Dale Wheat and Daphne


Dean Hall and Argonaut


Doug Emes and Boe-bot


Steve Garmon with Tribot


DPRG President Ron Grant and Whip


UNI team member Shawn Breuklander and Tripod


Last minute hacking under the big top.


Erik does some 'splaining to Robert about his platform.


Robert boots up Tarzan


Tarzan ready to roll


Alexander and Jordi look on as AJ heads for the 10 foot target error circle.


Robert launches Tarzan.


Erik on a stroll with Teeter-Totter


Ron's robot returns within one "Ron Unit" of the goal.


Back row: Brian Merritt, Robert Scheer, Eric Sumner, Glenn Pipe, Scott Sumner, Alexander and Jordi Toops, Randy Dumse
Front row: Erik Petrich, Dean Hall, Steve Garmon, Dale Wheat, Doug Emes, Shawn Breuklander, Ron Grant

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13 May 2008
Dallas, Texas