Teams participating in the Open Category will work to create robots that can perform a science fiction story.
Each team should comprise 3 students and one teacher.
Teams can use ANY material including Non- LEGO® products. However, the final design should include at least 50% LEGO® material, and the controller must be either RCX or NXT.
Only the LEGO® programming language is allowed.
The size of the robots cannot exceed 1.5 metre × 1.5 metre.
The process that the Open Category teams must go though is as follows:
Test and make the final assembly of the robot at a designated location and decorate the
Demonstrate to the judges
Q&A session with the judges.
When an Open Category team registers, the team must submit a report including pictures from different angles of the robot created, a programme and summary of the design process. The report submitted could be in an electronic or hardcopy form.
Teams should display a poster board of height 120cm and width 90cm to introduce their robot.
In the 10 minutes session with the judges, 7 minutes will be used by the team to explain and demonstrate the robot, and the remaining 3 minutes for a Q&A session with the judges.
Judging Criteria for the Open Category:
Creativity and Originality in the following areas:
Problem-solving methods
Use of data and analysis
Use of equipment and originality in design.
Robot Design and Assembly; Good Documentation.
The robot should be of good engineering design, stable in structure and have an appearance befitting the theme. An artistic or creative robot will have a positive impact on judging.
Functionality and Successful Demonstration to the Judges
The demonstration should be complete, successful and repeatable.
The poster and oral presentation should clearly indicate all the unique features of the robot.
The team should not just memorise the oral presentation. Members must clearly demonstrate that they designed the robot themselves and know all aspects of the robot design.
Team Work
All members of the team must contribute to the design and creation of the robot.
Team members should help each other throughout the demonstration to the judges, and take an active part in the robot project.
Open Category :
Competition Field Specifications
