1st International Conference on Dextrous Autonomous Robots and Humanoids

Yverdon-les-Bains - Switzerland

May 19-22, 2005

Ecole d'ingénieurs du Canton de Vaud University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland European World Contest for autonomous Robots Association for the promotion of robotics in Switzerland

1st International Conference on Dextrous Autonomous Robots and Humanoids

Hotels

Grand Hôtel des Bains ****
The Grand Hôtel des Bains combines the elegance of history and a state-of-the-art architecture. The hotel has 120 comfortable rooms, a gastronomic restaurant, a Brasserie restaurant and a new elegant bar. Included in the room rate: buffet breakfast, minibar, free use of private thermal swimming-pool, all thermal Pools, wellness infrastructure with saunas, steam rooms, japanese bath, whirpool, fitness-club at the Centre Thermal which is directly linked to the hotel.

Av. des Bains 22
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 424 64 64 | fax +41 (0)24 424 64 65
www.grandhotelyverdon.ch
reservation@grandhotelyverdon.ch

Hôtel de la Prairie ****
In a green and tranquil setting, the Hôtel de la Prairie is close to the city centre, the railway station and the spa centre. You can come to relax and discover our restaurants and their open-air terraces, enjoy a game of mini-golf or play tennis on our clay court

Av. des Bains 9
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 425 19 19 | fax +41 (0)24 425 00 79
www.hoteldelaprairie.ch
hotel.laprairie@bluewin.ch

Motel des Bains ***
20 minutes from Lausanne, 45 minutes from Geneva. Ideal for an enjoyable stay in the south of the lake Neuchâtel. Great base for interesting excursions, large car park near the Motel. French, german and english spoken. 150 m distance form the spa.

Av. des Bains 21
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 426 92 81 | fax +41 (0)24 426 14 94
www.moteldesbains.ch
info@moteldesbains.ch

L'Ecusson Vaudois **
L'Ecusson Vaudois, near the heart of the old town, will be delighted to welcome you in its typical bistro, its friendly restaurant, or one of its 9 spacious rooms. It is situated in a lively street, a stone's throw from the Castle and several cultural attractions away. Short walk to the Spa.

Rue de la Plaine 29
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 425 40 15 | fax +41 (0)24 425 44 85
www.ecussonvaudois.ch
info@ecussonvaudois.ch

La Maison Blanche **

En Calamin
CH-1045 Pomy
tel. +41 (0)24 423 83 11 | fax +41 (0)24 423 83 12
www.la-maison-blanche.ch
info@la-maison-blanche.ch

Hôtel du Lac **
The Hotel du Lac, graded 2-stars, has been recently renoved. It has 14 quiet and comfortable rooms, each with WC/shower, radio and TV. The hotel is situated at 10 minutes by foot from the town center and 5 minutes from the railway station. Restaurant with tradional food. Private carpark.

Rue des Cygnes
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 425 23 07 | fax +41 (0)24 426 66 36
www.hoteldulacyverdon.ch
info@hoteldulacyverdon.ch

Expo Hôtel **
Expo Hotel is a two star hotel equipped with 106 comfortable rooms. From Highway A1, take Yverdon-Ouest exit to reach it. A shopping center and a restaurant are close to the hotel and there is a big free parking lot.

En Chamard
CH-1442 Montagny-près-Yverdon
tel. +41 (0)24 447 52 55 | fax +41 (0)24 445 23 85
expohotel@worldcom.ch

Hôtel de l'Ange

Rue de Clendy 25
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 425 25 85 | fax +41 (0)24 426 31 20

Gîte du Passant
A lodging for everyone. Affordable and comfortable. Garden, Barbecue, TV. Close to the lake.

Rue du Parc 14
CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
tel. +41 (0)24 425 12 33 | fax +41 (0)24 426 00 96
www.gite-du-passant.ch
info@gite-du-passant.ch
Dormitories
Student members of competing teams in Eurobotopen can get accommodatioon any day(s) between May 18 and May 23, 2005 for the standard price of 10 Euros per night.
Special conditions can also be made for volunteers ready to help with the local organization