California Science Olympiad Summer Institute Robo Cross B Alex chao

Warning This presentation was prepared using draft rules. 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. 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

Outline What is this Event? What are the objectives? What’s changed since it was last run? Important details Questions? 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

California Science Olympiad Summer Institute 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 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

California Science Olympiad Summer Institute 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) 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

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 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

Standard 2x4 Lego Blocks (4) Starting position of Robot Playing Field Zone B Ping-Pong Balls (4) Standard 2x4 Lego Blocks (4) AA-Cell Batteries Tennis Ball Zone A Zone C Zone D Bonus Box Starting position of Robot 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

Standard 2x4 Lego Blocks (4) Starting position of Robot Zone B Ping-Pong Balls (4) Standard 2x4 Lego Blocks (4) AA-Cell Batteries Tennis Ball Zone A Zone C Zone D Bonus Box Starting position of Robot 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

California Science Olympiad Summer Institute 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 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

Important Details cont’d Become familiar with playing field Practice, practice, practice. Speed will determine the winner 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute

California Science Olympiad Summer Institute Questions? 11/21/2018 California Science Olympiad Summer Institute