Form & Function Robotics Challenge
This challenge presented by MassRobotics include collaboration with AMD, Dassault Systèmes, Harmonic Drive, Maeden, Maxon and Mitsubishi Electric.
This challenge calls for university teams to create a robotics or automation project that delivers a compelling form factor specific to its tasks while accomplishing a useful function. The challenge is open to participants from around the globe, and encourages cross-collaboration between state-of-the-art software and hardware providers, including MassRobotics strategic sponsors.
Selected teams will compete for a $10,000 grand prize, with $1,000 awards for second and third place, as well as a $1,000 Audience Choice Award.
Offerings include:
Mini pcs
CAD Software
Gears and Motors
Flexible Wiring
Motors
PLC, HMI, Robotics, Servo and RT Toolbox Software
Judges will score on a number of factors and criteria including:
- Originality
- Impact
- Overall execution
- Does this inspire?
- Use of partner technology
- Durability
- Does this impress?
- Problem – solving
- Reliability
Who is eligible to apply?
Teams of any size may apply. Teams must also be affiliated with a college or university.
What is required at the Robotics Summit Demonstration?
The team’s entry should function as well as look good (form). Teams may physically bring their project, a video, a school banner and/or a poster.
Are there any team size limits?
No, a team can even be one person.
What about any IP?
All rights are retained by the teams and also their schools. Individually in some cases there might be further NDA to be discussed with partners for usage of their equipment but this is on a case by case basis.
what is required at the conclusion of the challenge?
To be considered for the prize money, you must submit a 2 minute video about the project, including it’s function, and what partner technology was used.
Is there any stipend for developing the project?
There is no stipend provided however the partners listed will be providing a variety of hardware and software resources to utilize.
Is there a travel stipend to present at the Robotics Summit & Expo?
No, there is no stipend for travel cost to showcase at the summit. Travel costs are covered by individual teams who are interested in participating on-site during the event.
What if a team cannot physically make it to present at the Robotics Summit?
There can be accommodations made to display the project without someone present. This is handled on a case by case basis.
How do I apply?
Simply fill out the application form listed at this link.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FINAL PRESENTATION/JUDGING?
You should have a prototype/system that functions and also uses 2 or more of the partners items (listed). All participants should provide a 2-3 minute video of their projects for judging purposes.
for questions, please contact us at info@massrobotics.org.
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