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Robofest


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 22, 2006

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

What is Robofest?
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.

Our regional event will include both a Junior (5th-9th grade) and Senior (9th-12th grade) level competition as well as an Exhibition. For the competetion team sizes are small (ideal size is 4-6), and teams use 2 robots to perform their challenge and can use any programming language to perform their tasks. Robots can be built from any type of materials. For the Exhibition each team has complete freedom to show off any creative autonomous robotics project. For 2006, there will be two Exhibition Divisions, one Junior and one Senior.

Qualifying teams from our regional event will be invited to attend the World Robofest Championship: May 13th, 2006 at Lawrence Tech, MI

We'll need teams, volunteers, judges and sponsors. Students from all over TX are invited to participate. This is currently the only TX Robofest event scheduled. Robofest encourages all types of teams; homeschools, private schools, public schools, neighborhood groups, civic groups, clubs, churches, scouts, etc.

Watch for updates for team registration and event information.

For further information or to help volunteer or sponsor our event contact robofest@jsoft.com

Robofest 2006 Robofest Houston 2006 pictures - pictures from our last event

Robofest FAQ - answers to common questions about how Robofest works.

Robofest 2006 Flyer in pdf format

(get acrobat reader) Links

For general information about robotics see:
Our Robotics Website

Past Events:

Robofest 2005 info from the 2005 event

Robofest 2005: A robotic challenge like no other article on 2005 challenge

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