Photovore Build a device which is mainly solar powered and is goal seeking. It must fit within a 7 inch cube. It must fit within a 7 inch cube. Given a maximum dimension of 7 inches square by 1 cm high, make a self-contained device to traverse a simple maze in a race against another compettitor in a similar lane. The flattest and fastest devices win.
Solar power is optional but recommended.
Rope Climbing Build a self starting robotic device which climbs up a 1 meter rope and then climbs down. The fastest from top to bottom wins. Devices shall be awarded points based upon their ability to handle the broadest range of challenges. Competitors with the most capability points win. . Competitors will be judged on quality of workmanship, broadness of scope, and weirdness of application.