Events
Although we are starting out as a new robot club with just a few people, we hope to expand into a larger group where members will like to participate in competitions in our area. There are many types of robot competitions which are possible, below is a list from the RoboOlympics website which describes the many different types that are popular. Hopefully, in the future, you will see our calendar filled with events that will be interesting to attend, and maybe even be a contestant.
- Dan Roganti
Events planned
for 2005:
SciTech Spectacular
Exhibit : Sep.30th thru Oct.9th
The Carnegie Science Center is hosting the SciTech Spectacular this year where a variety of scientific and technical exhibits will be on display. Our robotics club will have an exhibit setup there with all our wares to be seen. The current floorplan is available here to give you an idea of what we plan to bring.
One of the demonstrations is a Robot Sumo competition with robots donated by Parallax You can see one of the SumoBots here which we started to build. Another demonstration will be a Robot Mouse Race where someone gets to race against the Robot Mouse through a maze. But you won't be allowed to look at the maze directly. Only with the means of a Display console which allows you to steer your mouse by looking at your sensors can you find your way through the maze. The first one to win gets the cheese !
Also on display will be various robots which our members have built and will be glad to answer any questions about them. Plus, plenty of video footage of robot competitions from different robot clubs to let you see what's possible in the future. I hope you find this challenging and become interested in visiting us down at the Carnegie Science Center this fall on Sep.30th thru Oct.9th
The Carnegie Science Center is hosting the SciTech Spectacular this year where a variety of scientific and technical exhibits will be on display. Our robotics club will have an exhibit setup there with all our wares to be seen. The current floorplan is available here to give you an idea of what we plan to bring.
One of the demonstrations is a Robot Sumo competition with robots donated by Parallax You can see one of the SumoBots here which we started to build. Another demonstration will be a Robot Mouse Race where someone gets to race against the Robot Mouse through a maze. But you won't be allowed to look at the maze directly. Only with the means of a Display console which allows you to steer your mouse by looking at your sensors can you find your way through the maze. The first one to win gets the cheese !
Also on display will be various robots which our members have built and will be glad to answer any questions about them. Plus, plenty of video footage of robot competitions from different robot clubs to let you see what's possible in the future. I hope you find this challenging and become interested in visiting us down at the Carnegie Science Center this fall on Sep.30th thru Oct.9th
--Dan Roganti
Robo
Olympics Competition
* Robot Soccer:
Autonomous robots search for
the ball and try to score,
just like the real thing! Three classes.
* Sumo: 5 different weight classes. The easiest bot to build. What
are you waiting for?
* Fire-Fighting: Using the Trinity Rules, your robot has to search out
the fire(a candle) in the house the quickest and extinguish the fire.
* Maze Solving: Got a micromouse? Built something better? Here's you
chance to show off.
* Walker Challenge: All non-biped walkers compete to find out who's fastest.
* Biped Race: Got a biped? race it against the other bi-peds to see who's
fastest.
* Robot Triathlon: Just like the human version, Robots complete a three-
stage race: legs, wheels, and water. Robot Triathlon was invented just
for this event!
* The Line Slalom: Break out your line-follower
* Ribbon Climber: Last year's winner got $1000 and a trip to Washington DC.
This important event
* Lego Challenge: Lap running robots. Simple concept, hard to finish.
* Lego Open: Build your craziest Mindstorms bot and show it off.
* Aibo Performer: Competitors program their Aibos to perform tricks or
routines.
* Balancer Race: Two-wheeled balancing robots match programming for
agility and balancing power.
* Best of Show: Those bots that don't fit into other classes get their
chance to shine here!
* Robomagellan: Remember DARPA? This similar concept will test the
finest builders!
* BEAM: Three different events for the analog builders. Special guest judge!
* Exo-skeleton: Contestants build human-assisted metal exoskeletons that
compete in lifting, and carrying contests. This event truly combines the
best of man and machine!
* Combat: You either love it or you hate it. If you love it, bring your
robot and compete against the best.
* Robo-One: Imported from Japan by RoboOlympics, robo-one are bipedal
humanoid robots capable of astounding stunts. From the most delicate tasks
like door opening and one-legged balance, to stair climbing and free-form
demonstrations of agility, these machines amaze with every movement.
* Art Bots: New event! Art bots can be anything from delicate automata that
serve tea to a crashing, banging one-robot band! Four categories!
* Junior League (<18 yr old): Competitions designed especially for the young
engineers among us. Events include: 500g sumo robots, 3 different lego
events, 120 pound combat, BasketBall Challenge (like US First), and
HandyBoard Ball (like BotBall).
just like the real thing! Three classes.
* Sumo: 5 different weight classes. The easiest bot to build. What
are you waiting for?
* Fire-Fighting: Using the Trinity Rules, your robot has to search out
the fire(a candle) in the house the quickest and extinguish the fire.
* Maze Solving: Got a micromouse? Built something better? Here's you
chance to show off.
* Walker Challenge: All non-biped walkers compete to find out who's fastest.
* Biped Race: Got a biped? race it against the other bi-peds to see who's
fastest.
* Robot Triathlon: Just like the human version, Robots complete a three-
stage race: legs, wheels, and water. Robot Triathlon was invented just
for this event!
* The Line Slalom: Break out your line-follower
* Ribbon Climber: Last year's winner got $1000 and a trip to Washington DC.
This important event
* Lego Challenge: Lap running robots. Simple concept, hard to finish.
* Lego Open: Build your craziest Mindstorms bot and show it off.
* Aibo Performer: Competitors program their Aibos to perform tricks or
routines.
* Balancer Race: Two-wheeled balancing robots match programming for
agility and balancing power.
* Best of Show: Those bots that don't fit into other classes get their
chance to shine here!
* Robomagellan: Remember DARPA? This similar concept will test the
finest builders!
* BEAM: Three different events for the analog builders. Special guest judge!
* Exo-skeleton: Contestants build human-assisted metal exoskeletons that
compete in lifting, and carrying contests. This event truly combines the
best of man and machine!
* Combat: You either love it or you hate it. If you love it, bring your
robot and compete against the best.
* Robo-One: Imported from Japan by RoboOlympics, robo-one are bipedal
humanoid robots capable of astounding stunts. From the most delicate tasks
like door opening and one-legged balance, to stair climbing and free-form
demonstrations of agility, these machines amaze with every movement.
* Art Bots: New event! Art bots can be anything from delicate automata that
serve tea to a crashing, banging one-robot band! Four categories!
* Junior League (<18 yr old): Competitions designed especially for the young
engineers among us. Events include: 500g sumo robots, 3 different lego
events, 120 pound combat, BasketBall Challenge (like US First), and
HandyBoard Ball (like BotBall).
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