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Robo-Cross at California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

Learn about the Robo-Cross event at the California Science Olympiad Summer Institute. Design and build a robot to perform tasks on a playing field. Get important details, documentation requirements, and tips for success.

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Robo-Cross at California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

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  1. CaliforniaScience Olympiad Summer Institute Robo Cross B Alex chao

  2. Warning This presentation was prepared using draftrules. There may be some changes in the final copy of the rules. The rules which will be in your Coaches Manual and Student Manuals will be the official rules. California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  3. Outline • What is this Event? What are the objectives? • What’s changed since it was last run? • Important details • Questions? California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  4. What is Robo-Cross? • The object of this event is to design and build a robot capable of performing certain tasks on a prescribed playing field. • Robot usually a premade kit that is modified to perform the specific task • Collect items and move them to various areas on the playing field California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  5. What’s new? • Robo-Cross hasn’t been run since 2009, can approach as new event • Technical Documentation (3) • Playing Field (4) • Opportunities for high risk, high point plays (6.C) California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  6. Technical Documentation • 3 technical documents submitted at impound (3) • Illustration • Operating Description • Written Practice Log • Students will be quizzed on documentation and knowledge of robot. (5.a) • Don’t send a non-competitor or parent to impound device California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  7. Zone C Zone D Bonus Box Zone B Zone A Starting position of Robot Tennis Ball AA-Cell Batteries Standard 2x4 Lego Blocks (4) Ping-Pong Balls (4) Playing Field California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  8. Zone C Zone D Bonus Box Zone B Zone A Starting position of Robot Tennis Ball AA-Cell Batteries Standard 2x4 Lego Blocks (4) Ping-Pong Balls (4) California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  9. Important Details • Batteries, batteries, batteries. Bring extras • Check legal frequencies and try to have backup frequencies available in case of interference • Understand the device and technical documentation • Have a plan, students should understand how to maximize their points (optimization) • Understand high risk points, is it worth it? • Play to your strengths • Know when to stop California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  10. Important Details cont’d • Become familiar with playing field • Practice, practice, practice. Speed will determine the winner California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

  11. Questions? California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

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