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Robotics Competition - Mechanics

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Showcase your analytical and critical thinking skills by writing programs and calibrating robots to complete a series of challenges focusing on promoting “SmartCommUNITY: Unlocking the Potential of Tomorrow” using Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What is the size of the arena?
  • 6 ft. x 6 ft.
    • What kind of material is used for the arena?
  • The arena that will be used is a regular-printed tarpaulin.
    • What kind of robot is needed for the competition?
  • Any kind of robot may be used for the competition as long as it fits the dimensions declared and has a color sensor.
    • Do we need to attach other sensors to the robot?
  • It is at the discretion of the participants whether they want to attach other parts to their robot, as long as they fit the declared dimensions.
  • If the robot does not meet the declared dimensions during the inspection, the participants must remove the excess parts.
    • What will happen during the inspection of robots?
  • The participants will be asked to remove all downloaded programs from the NXT brick of their robots upon turn-in.
    • What will happen during the calibration time?
  • During the calibration time, the participants will be given five (5) minutes each round to test out the robots in their assigned arenas before the start of the actual game.
    • What if we ran out of batteries? Will TechnoKids Philippines be able to provide us with extras?
  • The participants may borrow batteries from the game marshals by filling out a borrower's slip. Once the round is over, the participants must return the borrowed batteries.