RoboFest

2005
A playful Learning Environment for Science, Engineering, and Technology

What is Robofest?
Lawrence Technological University's Robofest is a computerized robotics contest in which 5th - 12th grade students design, construct and program their robots while learning problem-solving techniques, mathematics, logic, creativity, physics, electronics, mechanics, teamwork, computers and computer programming.

Houston Regional Robofest

Saturday, April 2, 2005

8am- 12:30pm
St Matthew Lutheran Church
21434 East Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77073
(FM 1960/Hardy Toll Rd area)
All questions should go to robofest@jsoft.com

Houston's first Robofest event!
This is will be a small Junior Level Competition (5th-9th graders)
Students design, construct and program their robots while learning problem-solving techniques, mathematics, logic, creativity, physics, electronics, mechanics, teamwork, computers and computer programming. Started at Lawrence Tech in 2000, Robofest has grown rapidly.

Volunteers needed for Robofest Houston on April 2nd: Houston Robofest Volunteer Registration

Houston Robofest Flyer in pdf format

Robofest 2005 Flyer in pdf format

(get acrobat reader)

Robofest 2005 Pictures

For general information about robotics see:
Robotics Website

Schedule for Robofest Houston

8:00-8:30am
team check-in
8:30am-9:10am
Practice
Inspection and Team Interviews
9:10am - 9:30am
Opening Ceremonies
Introduction of judges
Explaination of Robofest Rules and unvealing of unknown missions
9:45am - 1st Round
10:25am last call for 1st round
10:35am 2nd Round
11:15am last call 2nd Round
11:30am Finals
11:40am Recognition of coaches, teams and team members
11:45am Awards and closing ceremony
12noon - 12:30pm
Recognition of volunteers
Volunteer Group photo
Wrap-up Party

Houston Robofest Workshops

Friday, January 28th from 1-4pm
Feb 21st from 1-3pm
Saturday, March 19th from 9am-12noon
Workshops will also take place at the Robofest Houston location

During these workshops we will go over the Robofest rules and playing field and go over programming basics and questions. The worshops are open to both current teams and potential future teams.

In the first workshop, we primarily went over the Robofest rules and looked at the playing field. In the next workshop will cover RIS Code. Nothing extensive, but enough to make sure the kids can go forward with some good ideas.

We are asking for $10 to help cover costs. It's ok if you want to see what we are doing and do not want to pay the $10.

If you would like to attend a workshop please email robofest@jsoft.com

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