Robots dance into the world records

In an attempt to create a new Guinness World Record, robots from all over Sydney will come together at Macquarie University on Tuesday 25 October for a huge dance party. Organised by the Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, the group aims to set the record for the most robots programmed to move and dance to a piece of music.

The event called ‘So you think your robot can dance?” is part of the 3dedrats Festival and more than 200 students from schools across Sydney will be in attendance. Those who can’t be in Sydney that day can enter the online video competition to film their robot dancing.

The 3dedrats Festival also includes a three-day celebration of games and gaming culture from 27 to 29 October ending at Macquarie University with a spectacular ‘GAME ON!‘ all day public event.

Event organisers say the 3dedrats Festival is a world-first celebration of the latest technologies in education, arts and sciences. “This is an exciting new area of research and collaboration at Macquarie University. Robots are becoming more and more prevalent in education and this event highlights this and explores the future,” says Debbie Evans, Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre Director.

In the lead-up to the world record attempt, there will be a series of ‘Robot Boot Camps’ open to the public. Held in the newly opened Macquarie University Library the workshops are designed for both beginner and advanced users and will teach participants how to program robots of all shapes and sizes.

“We hope to see robots of all design, origin and colour step up to the challenge and show us what they can do,” says Debbie Evans.

The world record attempt will start from 1pm in the Macquarie University Atrium. For more information or to register your interest visit www.3dedrats.com

Provided by Macquarie University