Who is Coming to the Cloud Robotics Hackathon?

In just 10 days the first Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon will take place. Join the 200 people already registered for a full weekend of hacking and connecting robots to the cloud. If you are not aware yet of what this hackathon is all about, see our previous coverage. If you are attending or planing to attend, you might be interested in the list of prominent companies or organizations that have teams currently participating. Companies:

• Google
• AutoDesk
• CGI
• IBM Research
• Joyent
• Innobec technology
• Maple Soft
• ODSA Soft
• Research in Motion (RIM)
• Robotshop
• Vidéotron
• Pheromone

Groups:

• Savoir-faire Linux
• Pivotal Payments
• POST Trading
• Foulab
• iLanguage Lab
• Genome Quebec
• Montreal Tech Watch
• Next Montreal
• Eastern Bloc
• Citrix Startup Accelerator
• iRoboticist
• Robot launch pad
• Make SLC

This global initiative is brought to you thanks to RobotShop's founding contribution of robotic parts including the popular DFRobotShop Rover, ADK and sensor kits. The teams are expected to hack these kits, connect them to MyRobots.com, and create useful cloud robotics applications. There is still time to register for the Montreal, Westchester County (New York), and Waterloo events. So register now!