The anniversary edition of the Robotic Tournament in Rybnik is over. The global reach of the event is just one of the many things that make the initiative unique.
Hundreds of robots compete for victory
On April 12, Rybnik became the capital of world robotics. The International Robotic Tournament is one of the largest events of its kind across Europe, and the 15th edition has raised its prestige once again with record numbers.
Teams from all over the world showed up at the Zespół Szkół Technicznych, the host of the event. Competitors from the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Mexico, Turkey and Italy, among others, presented their constructions. The event attracted a total of 438 participants, and they brought 503 robots! Poland was represented by school and university students from more than 60 institutions in 47 cities.
Young constructors were able to participate in over a dozen competitions like Sumo, LineFollower and RoboDragRace. There were also categories for robots built with LEGO.
The goal of the project is to popularize science, so the organizers also prepared a competition for 4-8 grade students, the Photon Challenge. The purpose of the task was to program the robot to transport loads to the appropriate trash bins, and as a result, promote a conscious approach to waste segregation.