The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) in collaboration with Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST) held the first local robotics competition in November 2013, The Robotheca Alexandrina Olympiad (RAO). The competition comprised two categories: the Diver Robot and the Robofight.

The competition stimulated and engaged students in exploring their potential in engineering, IT, science, and math, as well as project management. Participants must possess basic knowledge of electronics and programming.

Specialized referees will assess teams’ performances. Awards were offered to the first three winning teams, best design, teamwork, presentation skills, and other skills.

* Registered teams had trials on 27 November 2013.

Competition date:
27-28 November 2013.

Target age:
•Diver Robot category: 18-12 years old.
•Robofight category: 14-12 years old.
More information on the following link:
http://www.bibalex.org/en/psc/GetInvolved/Robotheca.aspx

Registration:
Online registration 16 June - 9 October 2013, on the following link: http://www.bibalex.org/psc/RAO
Registration is completed by paying the fees.

Fees:
•Diver Robot: EGP 500
•Robofight: EGP 350
For additional information, please contact the PSC
Telephone: +(203) 4839999; Extension: 2350, 2351
Or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PSC.robotics