Click on any of the small pictures to see a full size image. Building the robot involves choosing a design, finding the right parts, and putting it together. The robot's task was to reach up, take the correct color balls from the bridge over the playing field, and place them into the tray. Maximum points were scored if the robot was also in the tray. Each robot must start when a light is turned on, run for 90 seconds, and then turn itself off.
Timing is everything.
Each robot requires programming, construction, and design. Teams share responsibilities and lean to collaborate. Eight teams competed for the two Springbrook slots in the DC Regional BotBall tournament. Mr. Kaplan judged the Springbrook playoff competition. Several robots were complex enough to require a checklist.