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

Stay tuned for updates for 2008
Robofest 2007 is in need of sponsors and volunteers. Please contact us if you know of organizations or individuals who would be willing to help.

Saturday 14, April, 2007

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 2007, 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: April 28, 2007 at Lawrence Tech, MI

We'll need teams, volunteers, judges and sponsors. Students from all over TX are invited to participate. 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 2007 Flyer in pdf format

(get acrobat reader)

Robofest 2007 Pictures - pictures from this event

Robofest Workshop and Information Meeting

Saturday, Jan 20, 2007
10am-12noon
2414 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring TX 77388
(Northside Christian Church - FM 2920 west of Splashtown/I-45)

All potential students, coaches, parents and volunteers are invited to attend. We will explain what Robofest is, go over the rules, show past competitions, and answer questions. Robofest is an annual autonomous robotics competition for students in grades 5 - 12. Robofest challenges teams of students to design, build, and program robots to compete in playful missions and exhibitions. Students have fun while learning computer programming, engineering, math, and science. Robofest is very affordable. The Houston regional will take place on April 14th. Team registration opens in January. For the January workshop we are requesting a contribution of $5 per person that will go towards facility use and workshop expenses. But please don't let finances prevent you from attending if you are interested.

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

For general information about robotics see:
Our Robotics Website

Past Events:

Robofest 2006 - general info from last year's event

Robofest 2006 Pictures - pictures from last year's event

Robofest 2005 - info from 2005's event

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