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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:

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!
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