Open Category

The Open Category is a project based competition. Students create their own intelligent robotics solution relating to the current theme of the season. Teams will present their project and their robot model to a group of judges on the competition day.

Open Category Charachteristics:

  • Three age groups: Elementary (up to 12y), Junior (13-15y) and Senior (16-19y.)
  • Hardware: The robot model must be controlled by a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT or EV3 brick, but there no further restriction on the balance between LEGO® and other elements.
  • Software: Free choice of programming language / software.
  • Maximum size: Teams present the idea in a 2m x 2m x 2m booth on the competition day.
  • Team: A team consists of 1 coach and 2 or 3 team members.
Helpful links to download all specific rules and regulations:

Download the General Rules for Open Category click here.
Download the Open Game Rules for all ages click here
Download All click here

 

Judges scoring WeDo Open team on entry

 

Teams displaying their entry in the Open Category - Costa Rica

 

Teams displaying their entry in the Open Category - Costa Rica
Teams displaying their entry in the Open Category - Costa Rica
The pits where teams work to complete their robots
International Games in Costa Rica 2017