Robotics
Teachers: Please complete a registration for each project you are sending to the STEM and History Expo.
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