Robot Maze Challenge
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Challenge Description
In the Robot Maze Challenge, teams will be given a blueprint of a maze with exact dimensions one hour before the challenge. The robot must navigate the maze without human intervention, you are able to use remote control, but cannot touch the robot.
Game Details
Add 50% to the team’s final score if the robot can navigate the maze autonomously. Add 25% to the final score if the robot uses a combination of autonomous and remote control navigation.
Scoring
Assessment Rubric
JUDGING AREAS Possible Points Team Evaluation Quality of the design 50pts Safety design and consideration 50pts Performance / Operation 50pts Workmanship 50pts Proof of planning (Engineering Design Workbook) 100pts Team Presentation 50pts Complete Bill of Materials 50pts Total Possible Points 400pts Multiplier ______ Team Score ______
Rules
1. Teams consist of 2-4 students.
2. Teams must build and desing their own robot.
3. Teams can use Vex parts or other controllers.
4. Teams may supplement the robot parts with store bought or student fabricated parts. The cost of additional parts may not exceed $100. A completed bill of materials with cost should accompany the student presentation.
5. Each robot will compete in three rounds with the best time being considered the offi cial time. Teams can use up to 30 minutes between runs to modify their robot or program between rounds.
6. A 50% bonus will be added to the overall score if the robot is completely autonomous.
7. A 25% bonus will be added to the overall score if the robot uses a combination remote control and autonomous navigation.
8. A blueprint of the maze listing the exact dimensions will be given to the teams one hour before the competition.
9. Scoring is based upon:
• Quality of the design • Safety design and considerations • Final operation • Workmanship • Proof of planning (Engineering notebook) • Bill of Materials with cost • Final presentation
10. The robot will be not be awarded points in the Performance/Final Operation section of the scoring if at any time during the navigation of the course it is handled by a human.
11. Decision of the judges is final and binding.
Self Evaluation
Teams competing in this event are required to perform a self evaluation before they present to the competition judges. Use the following as a reference when self assessing:
0 - Not attempted 10 - Incomplete: The task was not completed 20 - Needs Improvement: Task was completed, but not done very well 30 - Adequate: Task works, but is of average quality 40 - Good: Complete, high quality, works consistently 50 - Industry Standard: Complete, excellent craftsmenship, visually appealing, marketable.
