Venue
Robotics Science and Systems 2007 will be hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Please see our Google Map, annotated with the important locations.
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Bus Shuttle
While the different locations of the conference are within easy walking distance (except the banquet venue), we will have Stinger shuttles running at regular times to ferry people back and forth. The main bus route is a loop between the Fabulous Fox/Indigo, the dorms (in front of Brittain hall), and the GT-Hotel (right across from TSRB). The schedule is as follows:| Date | Trip Route | # buses | First trip | Last Trip | |
| June 27-07 | Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 2 | 8:15AM | 9:30AM | |
| Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 2 | 5:15PM | 6:30PM | ||
| June 27-07 | Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 1 | 6:30PM | 7:30PM | |
| Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 1 | 9:30PM | 10.30PM | ||
| June 28-07 | Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 2 | 8:15AM | 9:30AM | |
| Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 1 | 5:15PM | 6:30PM | ||
| June 28-07 | Indigo hotel - Fox - GA Aquarium | 1 | 6:30PM | 7:30PM | |
| GA Aquarium - Indigo Hotel | 1 | 9.30PM | 10:30PM | ||
| Brittian - GT Hotel - GA Aquarium | 1 | 6:30PM | 7:30PM | ||
| GA Aquarium - Brittain | 1 | 9.30PM | 10:30PM | ||
| June 29-07 | Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 2 | 8:15AM | 9:30AM | |
| Brittain - GT hotel - Fox Loop | 1 | 5:15PM | 6:30PM | ||
| June 30-07 | Brittain - Indigo - HT Hotel - Klaus | 1 | 8:00AM | 9:00AM | Brittain - Indigo - HT Hotel - Klaus | 1 | 5:00PM | 6:00PM |
Arriving from the Airport
The easiest way to get from the airport to the hotels is to take MARTA, Atlanta's public transit system. Be sure to look at the map too.
To Indigo HotelGet off at the North Avenue station (no changeover necessary).
Exit the station on the North Avenue / Peachtree St. side.
Walk north one block on Peachtree St.
Get off at the Midtown station (no changeover necessary)
Exit the station on the Peachstree Place side.
Either turn right on Peachtree Place, then left on West Peachtree St., and walk South three blocks to 5th St.,
or wait for the Tech Trolley just outside the Peachtree Place station exit. It will stop in the GT Hotel courtyard.
Useful links
MARTA, Atlanta's public transit system.
Access Atlanta, Entertainment, Events, Restaurants
Places to see
The following interesting places are close to the conference site:
The Georgia AquariumThe Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world, and is amazing to see. Among the most interesting exhibits are the 100ft (30m) long Ocean Voyager tunnel (pictured at right), the 23x61ft (7x19m) viewing window, the beluga whales, and the live coral reef. [ Web site ] |
Fox TheatreThe Fox is an incredible and beautiful theatre, which hosts plays, shows, and movies, including Broadway In Atlanta and the Atlanta Ballet. [ Web site ] Playing during RSS will be: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. |
High Museum"Kings as Collectors", from the Louvre, are currently on display at the High, as part of Louvre Atlanta. Until 2009, the High Museum is the only other place at which you can see the art of the Louvre. [ Web site ] Accessible from the Arts Center MARTA station. |
Woodruff Arts CenterThe Woodruff Arts Center includes The Alliance Theatre, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Symphony Hall, and 14th Street Theatre. Performances during RSS include 14th Mouthpiece, Natalie Cole with the ASO, Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, and Scandal with the ASO, and Mary Chapin Carpenter with the ASO. [ Web site ] Please see the Calendar for more information. Note that many of these performances are outdoors at Chastain Park Ampitheatre, which is accessible via MARTA. |
Where to Eat
The following restaurants are near the conference. They are favorites of the faculty and students of Georgia Tech!
The Globe ($$)The Globe is a casual bistro serving café-style food and evening fare, and a global selection of wines. |
The Vortex ($)The Vortex serves the best burgers and beer in town (according to many people). The selection of burgers and the atmosphere are unforgettable. |
Little Azio ($)Little Azio serves delicious pizza and pasta. With a very nice outdoor patio, which includes a fountain, Little Azio is a great lunch spot. |
Fune ($$)Very good sushi, and during lunch, you can order all-you-can-eat for 11.99. Sushi comes to your table on a conveyer, and RFID tags are used in the plates to control how long they are on the conveyer. |
MF Sushi ($$$)Fantastic sushi, period (full stop). Be sure to make time to relax and enjoy it. |
Ecco ($$)Varied European cuisine, including a wide selection of meats, cheeses, and wines, and main courses. |
Eno ($$$)Eno serves Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on wine, in a classy atmosphere. |