Design Build Code Challenge
In this contest competitors must design, build and program a Lego NXT Robot to solve a set problem in less than 8 hours on location in NUIG on Saturday, the 22nd of January. The tools used are the Lego NXT Kit(supplied) and the Microsoft Robotics Studio (you will need a laptop with it preinstalled and with bluetooth) or the Lego NXT programming software (supplied on the day).
A starter kit will be supplied on the day to give a common starting ground so do not worry if you are not fluent in C# and the MS Robotics Studio.
The competition is open to students at NUIG and from other universities (a fee of 20 Euro applies per team not sponsored by NUIG) as it will be held as an intervarsity competition.
For all competitors here are some resources:
- http://blogs.msdn.com/coding4fun/archive/2007/07/16/3902344.aspx a sample Lego NXT kit programmed with MSRS
- https://www.dreamspark.com/ Microsoft Robotics Studio can be downloaded here
For all who would like to compete:
Contact botwars@compsoc.nuigalway.ie now.
And watch this page as it will be constantly updated with new information closer to the event about what kind of challenge you may expect.
