FYI:

There was talk on teh RFL forum (for those here who may lurk) about a date/venue change to May in San Jose due to a possible full sponsorship. That wont be happening - which is actually good news on both accounts.

The sponsor is OReilly Books (the publisher of computer books with the animals on the cover.)

They will still be sponsoring both RoboGames 2007 as well as ComBots Cup 2007 (the US$10,000 heavyweight championship in Feb.)

Further, they WILL be doing an exhibition only show in San Jose in May. It wont have unlimited robots - its probably not something you guys want to attend - but it will help pay for RG07.

Theyre being incredibly genrous however, and helping to ensure our survivial. Theyre also helping us find other sponsors.

Really looking forward to seeing you all in June. And I really cant say this enough: If youre brinign a combat robot, please consider also building/buying a non-combat robot such as a sumobot, robo-one, fire-fighter, line-follower, or lego. There are 70+ categories. You can make some very lightweight robots in the non-combat classes. In some cases, these classes only have 3 or 4 entries, so medals are almost assured.

Thanks guys.