Online SGVLUG: Behind-the-scenes of Robot Rumble

We will meet on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82854791924

Topic: "Behind-the-scenes of Robot Rumble, an open source AI competition website"

Speaker: Anton Outkine

ABSTRACT

Robot Rumble is an open AI competition website that Anton started during his junior year of high school. Developers code a robot function in Python and Javascript, and then this function is run for a team of robots in a grid-based arena to determine the winner. This talk will begin with a small tour of the architecture that makes Robot Rumble possible, and then will proceed to an overview of current and future development plans. Special attention will be payed to the potential applications of Robot Rumble within education, particularly in high school classrooms.

BIO

Anton is a freshman at the University of Chicago studying Mathematics and Computer Science. He enjoys functional programming, ed-tech tools, design, and Rinzai Zen.

Agenda:
6:45 - Introductions, chat
7:05 - Announcements
7:35 - Talk starts

About the SGVLUG

SGVLUG is one of the oldest and most active Linux User Groups in the Greater Los Angeles area. In addition to Linux, the group also shares interests in other free and open source software, all forms of technology, and the discussion of issues that arise with the these new tools, such as privacy rights. SGVLUG attracts members from throughout LA County including Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and eastward throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Our members include software developers, system administrators, hardware engineers, and software users of all levels of experience. Many work in the technology field as employees, contractors or consultants, and enjoy the learning and networking opportunities available from the group. We also have many members that serve as volunteers of their time and skills at various local events, including the annual Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE).