Current Events

     BEST has provided the game "Current Events", this game is centered around the pollution of trash in the ocean.  The challenge our robot faces is to "Ride The Wave", collect trash out of ocean gyres (nets holding trash), put the trash into reef blocks (bins), and finally stack the reef blocks onto a reef structure (shelving) to score points.  Current Events has given us a new outlook on the everyday plastics we consume.  In the ocean gyres are turtles.  Robot must pick up the turtle and and deliver it safely.  In the turtles stomach are slips that say a certain type of trash. If you collect the turtle that round, you will receive double points for the type of trash listed in it.

Another aspect of the game is to retrieve the turtle from the gyres and collect the micro-plastics from its stomach. These plastics are the remnants of the straws and bags we use everyday. If you need a better visual, or you just want to know more, watch the video below!

For more information check out http://www.bestinc.org/