[robocup-humanoid] RoboCup 2011 Newsletter #2

Sat Dec 4 08:39:16 EST 2010

 RoboCup 2011 Newsletter December 4, 2010 / Issue #2  **

***Greetings from Istanbul!*

Only 212 days left for RoboCup 2011!

RoboCup 2011 will be in Istanbul which as the only city that resides on two
continents is the ideal place for such an event. We welcome everybody to
share the enthusiasm of advanced intelligent robotics research in a
beautiful city with many cultures and has been the capital of many
civilizations.

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***In this issue:*

• Greetings from
Istanbul!<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#mainarticle>
• RoboCup 2011 Registration
Timeline<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#datechange>
• About Istanbul<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#aboutistanbul>
• Event Venue<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#eventvenue>
• Accommodation<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#accommodation>
• Shipping Robots and
Equipment<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#shipping>
• Visa Requirements<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#visa>
• Contact Details<http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Etmericli/robocup/newsletter.html#contact>
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***RoboCup 2011 Registration Timeline*

*Soccer, Rescue, @Home, & Demonstrations*
 Team pre-registration deadline† February 28, 2011  Team qualification
deadline March 31, 2011  Early registration March 18 - May 13, 2011  Regular
registration‡ May 14 - June 17, 2011  Late registration June 18 - RoboCup
2011  Team setup July 5 - 6, 2011  Competitions July 7 - 10, 2011
*Junior*  Submission of placeholder
applications by regional reps February 10 - 27, 2011  Release of team
allocations
(quota for each country/region) March 10, 2011  Pre-registration by regional
reps March 15 - May 15, 2011  Registration‡ March 18 - June 17, 2011  Late
registration June 18 - RoboCup 2011  Team setup July 06, 2011
Competitions July
7 - 10, 2011
*Symposium*  Submission of full papers February 6, 2011  Notification of
authors March 20, 2011  Submission of camera-ready
copies April 17, 2011  RoboCup 2011 Symposium July 11, 2011
† Note#1: Pre-registration deadlines for some leagues may vary.
‡ Note#2: No team registration accepted after June 17 **

***About Istanbul - Let's Meet Where the Continents Meet!*
 With its history dating back to 658 B.C., Istanbul has enjoyed an
uninterrupted existence forming the cross-roads of creative exchange between
Europe and Asia. This spectacular city with its diverse identities has given
rise to many legends and inspired countless works of art.

Two Empires - Two Capitals:

Istanbul has been the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, leaving
behind a multicultural sediment of civilizations and faiths in the form of
aqueducts, cisterns, palaces, churches, synagogues, mosques and above all,
cultural tolerance and harmony.

Modern Touristic Establishments and Conference Facilities:

Istanbul today is the focal point of industry, commerce and cultural life in
Turkey. It has many internationally acclaimed hotels, congress centres and
offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities. The city is connected to the
world by two international airports, international harbours, railways and
theTrans-European-Motorway.

Shopping and Entertainment:

Being one of the cheapest cities of Europe, it is a shopping paradise.
Ranging from the oriental style of the Grand Bazaar to outstanding shopping
malls, Istanbul offers a wide variety of choices.

The Bosphorus is not merely a strait dividing two continents. It also a
crown that adds a Mediterranean flavour to this breathtaking city with its
seaside cafes and fish restaurants. Istanbul also offers a vibrant
night-life.

July in Istanbul:

July is one of the best seasons in Istanbul with warm temperatures of
approximately 25 - 28 degrees Celsius during the day.
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***Event Venue*
*Competition*

RoboCup 2011 will be held at the *Istanbul Expo Center*. Conveniently placed
in a great location, the Istanbul Expo Center is an excellent podium for
conducting numerous prestigious events.
More...<http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7B707167DF-C58B-4926-9474-F898979926CB%7D&PageFn=Venue>

*Symposium*

RoboCup 2011 Symposium will be held at the *Garanti Cultural Center* within
one of the campuses of Boğaziçi University.  The aerial view of the building
can be checked on this
map<http://wikimapia.org/#lat=41.0861523&lon=29.0392578&z=19&l=36&m=b>

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***Accommodation*

It is our great pleasure to inform you that the Accommodation
page<http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7B50A2B475-60E4-4400-8468-60917C2CA0EA%7D&PageFn=Accommodation>is
now available for your bookings. Click
here<http://www.robocup2011.org/files/downloads/robocup%202011%20-%20accommodation%20form.pdf>for
reserving your hotel rooms in a first come first served fashion.

Please contact Organizing Secretariat at accommodation at robocup2011.org for
further information about accommodation.

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***Shipping Robots and Equipment*
In order to preclude the possible delays and customs issues, please check
here<http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7B2A21F536-3E67-4958-8E63-8A354845BACD%7D&PageFn=Cargo%20Shippinga>for
detailed information about shipment rules custom procedure of Turkey.

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***Visa Requirements*
Most countries do not require visa to enter Turkey. However, visa can be
issued at the border gates if needed. Please check the website of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey for your visa status:
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

You can also check the full list of countries with their corresponding visa
categories here<http://www.robocup2011.org/files/downloads/visa%20applications%20of%20rupublic%20of%20turkey.xls>.

  **Contact Details

Please contact the RoboCup 2011 Office for enquiries at:
Tel: +90 (212) 347 63 00
Fax: +90 (212) 347 63 63
E-mail: info at robocup2011.org
Website: www.robocup2011.org

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