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 artistry, accuracy, speed, strength, and style. Co-opetition will also play a pivotal role. The events are:
- Event 1 "Opening Ceremony"
- Event 2 "Archery"
- Event 3 "Relay"
- Event 4 "Tug-o-war"
- Event 5 "Synchronized Dancing
Schedule
Thursday, 1/3
- 5.30pm: DC1 Intro and Dinner
- 7pm: DC1 Project Development
- 7pm~9pm: On-site Support
Friday, 1/4
- 4.30pm: DC1 Project Development
- 6pm~7pm: On-site Support
- 5pm~6pm: Information Session
Saturday, 1/5
- All Day: DC1 Project Development
- 3pm~7pm: On-site Support
Sunday, 1/6
- All Day: DC1 Project Development
- 3pm~6pm: On-site Support
- 6pm~7pm: Information Session
Monday, 1/7
- 5pm: DC1 Project Development
- 5pm~7pm: On-site Support
Tuesday, 1/8
- 5pm: DC1 Project Development
- 5pm~6pm: On-site Support
- 6pm~7pm: Information Session, Competition Final Details
Wednesday, 1/9
- 5pm: DC1 Project Development
- 5pm~8pm: On-site Support
- 8pm: Competition Boards on Display
Thursday, 1/10
- COMPETITION DAY!