Robotics

Projects in this category are autonomous machines engineered and programmed by the student from their own concepts and designs, or published drawings/kits.

Devices controlled through direct, real time remote control by the student are not appropriate (ie: remote controlled cars). Once started, the robotics project should operate as a standalone independent machine without human interaction.

Examples of commercially available robotics kits (but not limited to):

• Lego

• K'Nex

• Capsella

• VEX

• Technics

• Student engineered robot designs and concepts are encouraged

The judging time is 20 minutes in length. Please keep this in mind when creating the project. This also allots time for judges to interview the student(s).

Judges use this rubric as a guideline for exemplary project characteristics in this category.

Students should use the rubric as a guide to judges' expectations.

Information courtesy of the State Technology Competition.