4th Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge 2009
We would like to invite you to cover the following event:
Event: 4th
Date: 12 April 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: Swimming pool, City University of Hong Kong
(Please register at the Communications and Public Relations Office, Room 4128, 4/F Cheng Yick-chi Building, City University of Hong Kong)
The final of the 4th Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge Final 2009 organised by City University of Hong Kong will be held on 12 April (Sunday). Finalists from 19 secondary schools will compete in this unique event.
The competition theme this year focuses on submarine rescue and promotes the development of technical, problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills. The students will negotiate their remote operated vehicles (ROVs) around a model of a stricken submarine and complete set tasks within a time limit to accrue points.
A huge 2,000-litre glass tank will also be on site during the event, offering the chance for everyone to enjoy a close-up, hands-on experience with the ROVs and a great photo opportunity.
The competition is the regional stage of the Marine Advanced Technology Education International ROV Contest. Winners of the challenge event at CityU will be eligible to attend the 2009 International Finals to be held in
Media enquiries: Scarlett Leung, Communications and Public Relations Office, CityU (3442 6807 or 9460 3099).