THANK YOU FOR A GREAT EVENT. CHECK BACK NEXT YEAR FOR ROBONANZA! 2013! In coordination with the CAIS commitment to enhancing STEM initiatives, Greenwich Academy is hosting its third annual ROBOnanza! on Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This robotics exposition is open to students of all ages who share an interest in robotics. At this exposition, students can showcase their skills and express their creativity in a variety of ways. There are three levels of friendly competition, as well as a showcase arena where the GA FIRST competition teams will be giving demonstrations of their complex robots. For questions or more information, please contact Robotics Coordinator Gail Sestito at robonanza@greenwichacademy.org or 203.485.4040.
COSTThe entry fee is $125 per school, club or team. The fee includes registration and the following services at the event:
- All practice courses and playing field supplies
- Designated competition spaces
- Electricity at each team pit area (tables)
- Wireless Internet access
- Pit tables and exhibition space for RoboShowcase bots
- Snacks and drinks for all participants (students and coaches)
- Coaches continental brunch and coffee (Coaches Corner)
- Completion certificate to track progress throughout competition
- Commemorative item for each participant
- Award/Trophy (as applicable)
GUIDELINES
The rules for each level will vary between competition areas. Please see each category for specific rules and course constructions. However, here are some general guidelines:
- There is no limit on the number of robots entered per school/club/team
- Students of any age may participate in any level event
- Teams many participate in as many levels of competitions as they choose; check the schedule to ensure times of chosen events do not conflict
- There will be various awards given for different age categories within each level of competition
- Robots must be RCX or NXT for all areas except RoboShowcase
- Any programming language may be used in all areas
- All robots must be completely autonomous in all levels of play except for RoboShowcase.
- Remote controlled robots are permitted in RoboShowcase arena only
- A maximum of one award/trophy will be given to a student team/robot (Robo-Bowling excluded) in order to promote "Gracious Professionalism" (TM) and "Coopertition" (TM)
"Gracious Professionalism" (TM) and "Coopertition" (TM) are copywrited phrases by F.I.R.S.T.
LIST OF CHALLENGES
Using the links below or the tabs above, view each category for specific rules and course constructions. All black tape used to build the courses are approx. 1.5 inches in width. Colored tape is approx. 1 inch wide.
Beginner Challenges
- Follow the Line
- Get out of the Box
- Robo-Bowling! (back by popular demand!)
Expert Challenges
- Shotput
- "800 meter" Race
- Steeplechase
Robo-Triathalon
- Robo-Triathalon! (a combination of Expert Challenges)
RoboShowcase
- Exhibition Bots
- GA's F.I.R.S.T. FLL and FTC competition robots
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