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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

Teams and members are listed on DC1 Teams.

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:

  1. Opening Ceremony (Artistry)
  2. Archery (Accuracy)
  3. Relay (Speed)
  4. Tug-o-war (Strength)
  5. Synchronized Dancing (Style)

Rules and regulations for the events are listed on DC1 Rules and Regulations.

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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