From October 19 to October 21, about 20 groups of scientists from around the world will gather in Salt Lake City, USA to join two challenges in the " Centennial Challenge " related to manufacturing " elevator space ".
The first challenge is based on technology development called " Beam Power Challenge ". Contestants will build a robot capable of climbing a column with a minimum speed of 2m / sec. Energy will be provided by a laser directed from the ground onto a sensor installed in the robot.
The second challenge, called " Tether Challenge, " aims to develop a light and strong rope. Exam teams will build a wire that is 50% more durable than the NASA-made rope.
Each challenge that will be awarded $ 500,000 can be shared between the 3 participating teams if they meet the necessary conditions.
