Objectives
Design and build a robot using the LEGO MINDSTORMS kits to complete the challenges as described in the following pages. The overarching goals are to:
- Have Fun
- Exercise teamwork
- Encourage cooperation and competition (co-opetition)
- Stimulate intense creative thinking
- Demonstrate multidisciplinary skills
- Understand the value of system architecture and systems engineering
Events
The robots will be tested primarily on appearance, accuracy, speed, strength, and style. Co-opetition will also play a pivotal role. The events are:
- Opening ceremony (appearance)
- Archery (accuracy)
- Relay race (speed)
- Tug-o-war (strength)
- Synchronized dancing (style)
Schedule
Thursday, 1/3
- 5.30pm: DC1 Intro and Dinner
- 7pm: DC1 Project Development
- 7pm~9pm: Committee On-site Support
Friday, 1/4
- 4.30pm: DC1 Project Development
Saturday, 1/5
Sunday, 1/6
Monday, 1/7
Tuesday, 1/8
Wednesday, 1/9
Thursday, 1/10
- Competition Day