What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Microsoft? I bet it’s not simulated robotics leagues. But from now on it just might be, as today they are unveiling RoboChamps.

According to the information I received, “RoboChamps is built on top of the Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio(MSRDS) 2008 CTP, and uses that product’s robust, physics enabled simulation environment to remove the barriers of entry that exist for many today. This simulated league provides individuals with immersive 3-d environments, simulated versions of robots, and compelling scenario-specific challenges where they can win real robots.”

You have to be 18 to enter, but otherwise…game on. ;-)

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