LEGO In Schools
themed challenge is announced. From
“City Sights” to “Ocean Odyssey,”
each challenge consists of a series of
sub-challenges. Generally, the
competing robot will start from a
“base” where a member of the team
will activate the robot’s program.
From then on, the robot will move
autonomously through the course,
completing as many challenges as
possible and returning to base
every so often for repositioning and
switching out appendages.
Right now, FLL is bar none the
challenge to compete in. Teams of up
to 10 members build and program a
robot over the course of three
months before competing in their
regional competition. From there,
winners advance to the state
competition, and winners from that
are invited to compete at the national level.
It’s an excellent opportunity to get involved in the LEGO
robotics community, and it is an invaluable experience for
leadership and team building.
There are a huge number of LEGO robotics events
springing up on local, nationwide, and even international
levels. While this article lists several of the main constituents
of the LEGO robotics world, I encourage you to do your
own research and find a program that befits your interests,
availability, and needs. At the end of the day, remember
that it’s not about whether you win or lose, it’s how you
play with your LEGOs. SV
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