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2017 RoboRAVE US Details
A low-cost, high value robotics education & competition program for kids 8 - 98.
In 2016 we had over 1800 participants from 13 countries!
Who Can Play
US teams​ - Exceptions?
● Iq Innovate​ & ​LAV Challenges​ are ​free video challenges​ open to teams from anywhere
● International team(s) traveling on from RoboRAVE US to RoboRAVE International
Colombia
● Have petitioned RoboRAVE International Colombia ​&​ RoboRAVE US for an exemption
About the Event
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Dates: May 5-6, 2017
Location: “Robo”querque Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico (​see map​)
General Public Tickets required for Friday & Saturday:
○ Adults: $10
○ Kids: $3 each
○ Everyone MUST be ticketed; parents, friends, family, etc.
○ Ticket is valid for both days.
Challenge Details & General Information
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Any​ robot platform is allowed provided total value does ​not exceed​ $1500 USD
○ Exception​: $3000 for Robotovate:The Entrepreneurial Challenge
Any programming language can be used
Bluetooth / Remote Control is only allowed in:
○ Robotovate: The Entrepreneurial Challenge
○ Iq Innovative Robot Challenge
Prizes and/or medals are awarded for each challenge
Registration
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$100 per robot team ​(1 team is 1 robot covered by 1 registration for 1 challenge. ​No
multiple challenges under 1 registration​. Each challenge requires a separate
registration​)
Exceptions:
○ Lighter Than Air Vehicle Challenge - ​Free​ registration; video required
○ Iq Innovative Robot Challenge - ​Free​ registration; video required
Registration Closes: April 19, 2017 11:59pm MDT
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Teams & Divisions
Teams of 2 to 4 Players​ + ​1 Robot​ + ​1 Coach​ ​(optional)
The Division is determined by the ​oldest player​ on your team:
● Elementary School (​ES​)​ ~ 8 to 10 years / ​grades 3-5
● Middle School (​MS​) ~ 11 to 13 years / grades 6-8
● High School (​HS​) ~ 14 to 18 years / grades 9-12
● Big Kids (​BK​) ~ University Students, Teachers, Engineers, Hobbyist, etc / anyone post HS
The Process
ALL coaches, assistant coaches, and players ​must​ get their RoboRAVE Member ID ​first!
1. Sign Up
● Go to ​www.roborave.org/signup​ or click on the “Sign Up” tab on our website menu bar
● This is a ​free, one time​ process to obtain your RoboRAVE Member ID
● You need a ​unique​ email for each person signing up
● Don’t have an email for your players?​ Any Coach with a RoboRAVE ID can login and
access a link that allows you to submit a ​group form​ to get Temporary ID’s for your
players.
2. Verify
● Once you register for a RoboRAVE Member ID, an email will be sent to your email
address.
● Click on the link in your email to ​verify​ your Member ID and log back in:
http://www.roborave.org/login
3. Enter Your Teams
● Select the event (RoboRAVE US)
● Select your division (​ES​, ​MS​, ​HS​, ​BK​)
● Select your challenge (only ​one​ challenge PER registration)
● Coaches - enter your RoboRAVE Member ID in Coach ID
● Enter only the Player ID numbers, the Player information will ​auto-fill​ if
all players have obtained a RoboRAVE Member ID
● Click ​Save
● Need more teams...click on +Add Teams, ​repeat
Challenges
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a-MAZE-ing​, open to: ​ES​, ​MS​ -​ ​each division competes separate
AlpineBot​, open to: ​MS​, ​HS​/B
​ K​ - ​each division competes separate
Jousting​, open to: ​ES​, ​MS​ -​ ​each division competes separate
Line Following​, open to: ​ES​, ​MS​, ​HS​/​BK​ - ​each division competes separate
Fire Fighting​, open to: ​MS​/​HS​/​BK​ -​ - ​all divisions compete as one
Iq Innovative Robot​, open to: ​ES​/​MS​/​HS​/​BK​ -​ - ​all divisions compete as one
Robotovate​, open to: ​MS​/​HS​/​BK​ -​ - ​all divisions compete as one
Lighter Than Air Vehicle​, open to: ​ES​, ​MS​, ​HS​ - ​each division competes separate
SumoBot​, ​open to: ​ES​, ​MS​, ​HS​/​BK​ ​- ​each class (1kg / 2kg / 3kg) competes separate
All robot challenges are autonomous, with the exception of:
● Iq Innovative Robot
● Robotovate: The Entrepreneurial Challenge
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Assistant Coaches & Official Team Volunteer
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One (1) assistant coach per 3 teams ​is allowed​; enter assistant coach names ​(tickets will
be provided to the coach for distribution at check-in)
Each coach is required to provide ​one​ official team volunteer who will be assigned a
4-hour shift on Friday or Saturday.
Official team volunteer ​will have choices of times and duties ​when they complete their
registration.
About Scoring
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Scoring: Friday, May 5, 2017, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; concludes Saturday, May 6, 2017, 8:00
am - Noon
Teams earn event points by running their robots when a track is available; 10 scored runs
per robot per challenge with the highest 5 runs used to place a robot in their challenge’s
standings
The top 8 teams per challenge (​Jousting, Line Following, Fire Fighting​) advance to
single elimination tournaments on May 6th, 1:00p - 2:30p - based ONLY on scores earned
May 5 & 6
Before Event Participation:
○ 3 optional activities for teams to earn awards ​only​; Not to be used as part of robot
scoring. ​Separate awards​ will be given for Engineering Writing, Videos, &
Corporate Letters/logos.
○ Before Event Points must be submitted by April 19th, 2017, 11:59 pm MDT
2017 RoboRAVE US Awards
About the Event Hotel
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton has partnered with RoboRAVE and will be the ​official​ hotel of
RoboRAVE US 2017!
Attending RoboRAVE US? Reserve your rooms at the special rate of $83.00 ​NOW!​ Rate includes
free continental breakfast and free parking (first come, first served)!
Three convenient ways to book your room ​today​:
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Call, toll free, 1-800-584-5058
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Call the hotel directly at 505-247-3344
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Or, click on this link >> ​DoubleTree Hotel
Please use Group Code: ​ROB​ and Group name:​ RoboRAVE​ when making your reservation to
ensure you receive the special rate.
Check-In is at 3:00pm; if you need other arrangements for early arrival, please contact the hotel directly. The hotel
offers a complimentary shuttle, based on availability. You can call for a pick up from the luggage claim area at the
airport. The direct line to the hotel is 505-247-3344