"Thunderbots are go! Soccer-playing robots to Istanbul for World Cup.
By Atiya Jaffer
Josh Curran Photo/The Ubyssey
There are some new jocks in town. They may be slightly cylindrical, and stand only 15 cm tall, but they are ready to represent UBC.
UBC Engineering students will compete against 30 teams from around the world at the 2011 Robocup Conference in Istanbul that kicks off on July 5. Not only will the Thunderbots represent UBC, they will also be the only Canadian team attending."
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