Design a doghouse for a robot puppy: TELUS Spark launches new competition
Officials with TELUS Spark are inviting youth to help design a doghouse for the centre's robotic dog.
The robo-pup, named Flint, was adopted from robotics company Boston Dynamics but needs a new house.
On Wednesday, TELUS Spark launched the 'Flint Dream Doghouse Design Competition,' which is open for anyone under 18.
Guests to TELUS Spark can sign up for 30-minute time slots in which they can use the centre's laptops to design the doghouse in Minecraft: Education Edition.
Pictures of the design can then be submitted to staff, who will vote on the winner.
The winning digital design will be turned into a permanent physical home for Flint that will sit inside the science centre.
The winner will also receive a one-hour private “driving lesson” with Flint and an annual TELUS Spark family membership valued at $268.Flint the robo-pup. (TELUS Spark)
The competition wraps up on Feb. 28.
For more information you can visit TELUS Spark's website.
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