Robotics is becoming increasingly prevalent in our day to day lives, capable of completing tasks previously only humans could manage. Technocamps is holding a Welsh National Robotics Competition using LEGO Mindstorm or Spike, Arduino, or any other robotics hardware you may have available. The competition will enable pupils to develop their problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, as well as their knowledge of computer science in a fun and inventive way.
The challenge is to design and create a robot that is capable of tackling wildlife and conservation challenges. Think about how it could be designed to beat its competitors. Creativity is the key! Your team must come up with an original design for your robot, then develop and prototype it, ready to present at the competition final.
The final will also incorporate a LIVE challenge—details will be announced at the event. This challenge will involve adapting your robot; for example, it may require altering the speed it moves or adding features such as a method of lifting, moving, or pushing an object. Each team will be given time during the day to plan and alter their robot, ready to compete against the other competition entries.
We have provided a list of specifications that we recommend your robot meets to compete in the Robotics Competition. During the build-up to the competition, your entire team can contribute to the development of your robot. However, for the competition final, you must nominate a team of 3-6 people. It is important that this is a mixed ability and gender group. Technocamps will loan the LEGO Spike robot kits to competing teams (if required).
Once you have received your kits, you can begin to design, build and test your robots. Don’t worry, we will be here to support you with your robot development by providing training workshops at your school with your class if you wish.
