Introduction
Students learn the basics of BattleBots competitions, including rules, objectives, and SPIKE Prime concepts, before building and programming their own BattleBots using provided kits. The bootcamp features test runs, a BattleBot showdown, and a final battle royale, giving students the chance to compete, refine their designs, and develop their programming and strategy skills. By the end, students will have gained hands-on experience in robotics, teamwork, and creative problem-solving while having fun in a competitive environment.
Date
16th October, 2024 Wednesday
Teacher to Student Ratio:
1:6
Battlebot Bash Arena (Ang Mo Kio)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Introduction to BattleBots
- Overview of BattleBot rules, objectives, and competition guidelines
- Explanation of basic SPIKE Prime concepts (motors, sensors, programming)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Build and Program Your BattleBot- Students work individually or in pairs to assemble and program their BattleBots using provided kits
- Facilitators assist with troubleshooting and guiding the building process
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: BattleBot Test Runs- Students conduct test runs to fine-tune their robots
- Facilitators provide additional guidance on programming and strategy
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
- Lunch provided
- Free play and relaxation time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM BattleBot Showdown- BattleBot tournament where students compete against each other in bracket elimination style
- Prizes or certificates awarded to winners (optional)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Final Adjustments and Debrief- Students refine their robots based on battle performance
- Final battle royale where students pit their robots together in one last smackdown
- Group discussion on strategies, what was learned, and how to improve designs
- Photo/video taking of students and robots