Peregian Digital Hub RoboRAVE Workshop

Event Description.

The time has come! ProxiTech, led by RoboRAVE Head Referree Oscar Lloyd, is hosting an extensive RoboRAVE Competition Workshop these winter holidays! In teams of 3, students will brainstorm, design, build, and program a robot and compete at the largest single robotics competition in Australia, RoboRAVE! A wibe variety of competition options are available, including Line Follow, a-MAZE-ing, Entrepreneurial, and the brand new Mouse Labyrinth! We welcome students of any experience level to come try this unique opportunity and explore the boundaries of robotics with Lego SPIKE, EV3, and Micromelon robotics! Tickets are limited, so order now!

What's Included?

General Admission ($200):

The course fee includes:

• A team t-shirt.
• Your student's contribution to their team's registration. 
• Four sessions led by two professional robotics educators and supervision on the competition day. 
• All gear (robots, building materials, activity resources) for use during the program and competition.

Students/Parents must supply:

• Snacks/lunch and water bottles for the sessions and competition (paid food stalls are available on the competition day).
• Their own laptop or device to program/research with (only one device is required per team, so any students without laptops will not be disadvantaged).
• Travel to and from the sessions and competition.

Workshop Dates.

These workshops are all located at the Peregian Digital Hub during the June and July holidays on the following dates:

1st Week of School Holidays

• Monday: 26/06/2023, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Tuesday: 27/06/2023, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

2nd Week of School Holidays

• Monday: 03/07/2023, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Tuesday: 04/07/2023, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

RoboRAVE Information: 

The RoboRAVE competition is a unique robotics opportunity where students get the chance to compete against hundreds of other students! There are plenty of opportunities to interact with cool robots, try out new technology, and eat some great food! This is an all-weekend event located at the UniSC Stadium in Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast, however, students will only be entering competitions from the Saturday and do not need to be present on both days.

Information

• The competition day 8:00am-5:00pm on Saturday the 15th of July. 
• Team registration opens at 8:30am, but we recommend students arrive at 8:00am. Parking information will be provided on the day. 
• The award ceremony ends at 4:45pm, the coach will remain around until students have been collected. 
• Parents are permitted to stay the duration of the event, however only volunteers and paid spectators can enter the stadium. 

Requirements

• Signed media consent form - The event is live-streamed and students will be unable to enter without a separate signed form. This is a policy directly from RoboRAVE and is independent of our media consent form.
• Students must be responsible and mature enough to remain semi-independence. Coaches and spectators are allowed on the stands but cannot enter the pits where the students will be for the majority of the day. If you wish to get up closer to you're child, we recommend volunteering for the event, you get a free shirt and lunch! 
• Students need transport to and from the venue. We also require a parent/guardian to sign the student in and out when they arrive/leave.

Volenteer Sign-up - FREE SHIRT AND LUNCH

Specator Tickets - $9 All day entry

Pre-Knowledge and Age Requirements.

This RoboRAVE course is open to students from Years 3-12 (Ages 8-18). Students will enter into a division based on their age, so younger students do not have to worry about competing against highschool students! If you're student is in Year 2 or below, please contact Oscar to determine if you're child is suitable for this course.

This course aims to create an inclusive environment that accommodates students of various skill levels. It caters to young beginners with no prior experience in robotics, as well as those who have participated in RoboRAVE before. Novice students will receive extra support from the instructors and their team members, ensuring a positive learning experience. On the other hand, students who possess advanced robotics skills and seek greater challenges will progressively tackle more difficult tasks with valuable guidance and insights from the instructors. If you have any questions regarding your student's eligibility for the course, please reach out to Oscar for further details.

Point of Contact.

For any further questions, information or queries, please get in touch with Oscar at oscar@proxitech.com.au