WeDo Category

As a partner of WRO™ USA, we believe that it’s never too soon to be interested in robotics or the STEM subjects. This is why Semia offers the option for children as young as 6 years old to participate in STEM activities with the use of the WeDo program, so they can participate in WRO™ activities.

WeDo has been developed by LEGO® Education for children aged between six and 10. The aim is to give them a positive learning experience early in their lives by working with a less complex robotics system than the LEGO® Mindstorms® that still provides opportunities for learning and enquiry.

Even children with no previous interest in robotics or technical ability can get involved and learn the basics very quickly. WeDo has been designed so that everyone can have a go and, with that in mind and the Massachusetts and Connecticut Chapter includes it in our National Qualifier event.

The Challenges are based on the Regular Category and the Open Category format and are only available at the local, national qualifier and national level for competition at this time.

WeDo Regular Category:

The WeDo Regular Challenge designed for younger children. The goal is for each team to build and program a WeDo robot that can complete a series of tasks within a Game Table.

  • Age group: up to 10 years
  • Hardware: The controller, motors and sensors used to assemble robots must be from LEGO® WeDo 2.0. Any combination of controllers, motors and sensors are allowed. Only LEGO® branded elements may be used to construct the remaining parts of the robot.
  • Software: the WeDo 2.0 software.
  • Maximum robot size: 25cm x 25cm x 25cm.
  • Team: A team consists of 1 coach and 2 or 3 team members.
Helpful links all specific rules and regulations for WeDo Regular Category click here.

Download the WeDo Regular Game Descriptions & Rules click here

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WeDo Open Category:

The WeDo Open Challenge is designed for younger children. The goal is for each team make an exhibition that shows how automated machinery and robots that can help solve a problem related to the theme of the season. Each team must complete a series of challenge tasks in the process of making this exhibition.

  • Age group: up to 10 years
  • Hardware: The controller, motors and sensors used to assemble robots must be from LEGO® WeDo 2.0 or WeDo 1.0. Any combination of controllers, motors and sensors are allowed. Only LEGO® branded elements may be used to construct the remaining parts of the robot.
  • Software: the WeDo 2.0 or 1.0 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 all specific rules and regulations for WeDo Open Category click here.

Download the WeDo Open Game Descriptions & Rules click here

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