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Robogames 2009: Bots and Bits, in and out of U.S.

2009-04-23T07:25:08+01:00

Bullit wrote:
There is a strict rule about the length of tools that can be in your carry on items. I think its 6 inches so keep screwdrivers and pliers in your checkin bags.

I had a precision screwdriver confiscated by security once, I'm sure they were worried about me perforating the pilot to death.

Statistics: Posted by StuartL — Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:25 am

Robogames 2009: Bots and Bits, in and out of U.S.

2009-04-22T20:00:27+01:00

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't give any demos to security guards. It might frighten them.

There is a strict rule about the length of tools that can be in your carry on items. I think its 6 inches so keep screwdrivers and pliers in your checkin bags.

Statistics: Posted by Bullit — Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:00 pm

Robogames 2009: Bots and Bits, in and out of U.S.

2009-04-22T20:04:58+01:00

You should have no problems carrying the robot on to the airplane. They will check it out though but nothing major like taking it apart. They treat it like a laptop. Many of the security personal already know what a humanoid robot is. I carry mine in a camera carrying case. I put all my tools and extra parts in my check in luggage. I have traveled with my robot three times in the last two years with two of the times being to San Fran for RoboGames.

Statistics: Posted by Gort — Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:16 pm

Robogames 2009: Bots and Bits, in and out of U.S.

2009-04-22T15:20:55+01:00

I am going to Robogames and can't decide whether to take a bot.

Does anyone have actual experience and advice for carrying bipeds into and out of U.S., with Homeland Security etc ?

Statistics: Posted by i-Bot — Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:20 pm