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Updated at 8:52 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2007

Kamen speaking tomorrow on robotics

By Rod Ohira
Advertiser Staff Writer

Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway HT electronic transporter, will be a featured speaker at a kickoff event to generate more participation for the 2008 Regional Robotics Competition to be held in Hawai'i.

Kamen, founder of "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology" or FIRST, will be joined by Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona at the Stan Sheriff Center for the 4 to 5 p.m. function.

Robotics teams from around the Islands will join fellow Hawai'i teams, teachers, mentors and sponsors to learn more about the FIRST in Hawai`i Regional.