Are there any restrictions on the robot technologies or construction materials used for the contest?
No. You may choose any materials and any combination of materials. Possible materials include Legos, wood, aluminum, K’nex, etc. Miscellaneous materials such as string, dowels, screws, rubber bands, springs, straws, etc. may be used in combination with other building materials. No combustible or hazardous materials can be used. A trip to a hardware or craft store can prove to be very useful. Any commercially available microprocessor or robot technology can be used. This flexibility of robot equipment allows students and teachers to apply the same robot equipment that is used in the classroom or research lab to be also used in this robot contest. We also encourage students to combine this robot contest with science fairs and other research projects. The only restriction is that students themselves are the primary designers and programmers of the final robot entry. • Is it unfair to allow students to use any type of materials and robot technology for the contest? Interestingly, no. This
