News and Updates


Click here to read our Non-Aggressive Policy.

Click here to view the tournament bracket format.

Updated rules have been posted.

Updated course images have been added:
  -   course2001.jpg
  -   course2001top.jpg
  -   sesquiswitch.gif
  -   course 2001 VRML model

Click here to view information on practice sign-ups

Updated course images have been added: courseiso.jpg, courseplan2.jpg

Important notice here about a major change in the course layout

Read "Recollections of DC from Start to Present" by Professor Alan Sahakian

Professor Alan Sahakian will give a tutorial about sensors on Wednesday March 7th at 5:00pm in tech L158

New rules have been posted.

Professor Kevin Lynch will be answering your questions on motor controllers this Thursday, March 1st in L251 at 5pm.


Updated rules have been posted.

A Frequently Asked Questions section has been added.

Click here to see a clear picture of the SesquiSwitch.

New course images have been added: courseiso.jpg, courseplan.jpg

Click on the following links for additional information on smart tape:
    Tape Spec, 3M Product Bulletin

Final proposals due date extended to 11:59pm on Friday January 19, 2001. They can be sent to dc@northwestern.edu

Final proposals due by 11:59pm on January 15, 2001. They can be sent to dc@northwestern.edu

Stop by Tech M210 on Jan 16th between 4-6pm or Jan 17th between 1-3pm to pick up samples of Smart Tape. This is the same tape we'll be using on the course.

Attend one of two machine shop introductory sessions: 11am-12pm Jan 17th or 11am-12pm Jan 18th. Click here for more info on machine shops.



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