Freeform Challenge "Robots at the Olympics" Theme: Olympics Number of Robots per Event: Any Length of Event: 3 minutes maximum Robot Weight Range:  Any Robot Dimensions: Any Arena Specifications: 6 foot wide, 6 foot long taped off square. Please bring props as necessary. Robot Control Specifications:  Autonomous Tournament Format:  Highest Score

[Example Task List]

This year's challenge allows the team’s imagination and talent to explore the Olympics. A maximum of 50 bonus points will be added to your score this year by creating a routine that adheres to the theme.

The team may pick any task to accomplish a planned script of actions. Please see the example task list for ideas. There is no limit or restriction to the order and selection of the tasks. The only requirement is that the robot follow the team’s planned script. The team will be required to describe the theme to the judge in order to achieve the bonus points.

The team may bring course materials of their choice as long as they fit in the designated 6 foot area. Teams may select a group of tasks that may not require any additional course material.

The teams are urged to decorate the robot to enhance the fun.

1. A maximum of 3 minutes is allowed to complete the script.  If a bot has not completed the script in the time allowed, it will not be disqualified but it will no longer be entitled to acquire points after the time limit has expired.
2. The bonus points will be given only once for the first 8 tasks achieved.
3. The team may pick up its robot a limit of 2 times without a penalty.

Scoring:

Accomplishment	Points
Each task successfully completed in the order the task appears on the team’s script.	10 pts
Robot accomplishes 8 unique tasks according to plan.	50 pts
Use of LEGO to express this year's theme - Olympics.	20 pts
The teams conducts the challenge according to a theme. (i.e. amusement park, historical event, geographic site)	50 pts
Pickup penalty	- 5 points

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