The Challenge: Build a robot that can navigate through a maze, and use it to “link” two separate areas together by transporting an object from one end to the other.

Requirements

• The robot should be able to move autonomously through the maze and avoid obstacles.
• The robot should be able to pick up and transport a small object from one end of the maze to the other.
• The robot should be designed and built using only the materials provided in the kit.
• The robot should be able to complete the maze within a certain time limit.
• The robot should be appropriate for participants ages 8-16 and should not contain any dangerous or sharp parts.

Evaluation criteria:

• Creativity and originality of the robot design.
• Quality of the robot’s construction and functionality.
• Ability to navigate the maze and transport the object accurately and efficiently.
• Overall performance within the time limit.
• Presentation and demonstration of the robot by the participants

Prizes:

• First place: $49 1 Year VRT license key.
• Second place: $7 Amazon gift card and certificate of achievement.
• Third place: $5 Amazon gift card and certificate of achievement.
• Automatic qualification to compete at the National STEM Festival 2023 and World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Qualifiers.
• A chance to represent Nigeria at the World Robot Olympiad in Panama