Definition: A robot is a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance, often by remote control. Robots can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or remotely controlled. The teams in the robotics category must design a robot or a robotic device that accomplishes a specific purpose. The purpose is identified by the team. This is a non competitive event but teams will receive an award for participation if minimum requirements are met.

Requirements

• A successful Robotics entry must have the following:
  Description paper explaining operation and functionality of components – can include illustrations and/or images
• Fully functional robot
• Additional judging will be based on the following:
  Purpose of robot logical and explainable
• Mechanical design is elegant and appropriate
• Efficient parts use, with no extraneous pieces (except pieces specifically for decoration)
• Manipulators are used as needed to do tasks appropriate to their design
• If mobile, drive train is accurate, consistent, and controllable
• If mobile, steering system is accurate, consistent, and controllable
• Sensors are used appropriately / Sensors guarantee certain actions in every trial
• Design allows for variables (power, environment, etc.)
• Software Programs (if applicable) do what is needed, with allowance for variables
• Software Programs (if applicable) are documented, explained, and understood
• Safety considerations are in place
• Description paper describes purpose of robot as a whole
• Description paper describes operation of individual components
• Each component/sub-system is described, with no needed components missing
• Illustrations/Images appropriate and understandable (and labeled correctly)
• Description paper organized and well written
• The system presented is innovative and creative
• The robot shows completeness of thought and cause and effect are clearly explained
• The robot relates to real world applications
• The robot and/or it’s purpose is original or innovative
• The methodology/materials/design are innovative or creative in approach
• Degree of complexity

Robotics Rubric