2017 Robotics Summer Camp
Robotics Team & Summer Camp Info
Milford Schools, in conjunction with Project Lead The Way, offers two ways for students to participate in VEX Robotics EDR at Milford Junior High School and Milford High School.
2017-18 Robotics Teams
2017 Robotics Summer Camp
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1. Robotics Teams:
Eighth grade and high school students participate in an after school club known as "Robotics Teams" for VEX Robotics EDR. These teams meet once a week after school and also meet a couple of times a week outside of school. There are 4 to 6 competitions starting in January and going through April. 3 to 4 of the competitions are local. Teams that win local competitions can qualify for the State Competition in March (Columbus, OH) and Worlds Competition in April (Louisville, KY). There are other ways to qualify for State and Worlds. For the high school teams, the season begins in May (through the summer) and ends in April. For the 8th grade teams, the season is October through April. Each team has a parent/guardian volunteer that acts as a Team Mentor to guide the team in applying skills and techniques that students learn during classwork. In reality, the Team Mentors learn from the students from what they learn in class. The Team Mentors main role is to help the student teams learn time and task management as they design, build, program, and compete with their robots. 7th grade students can apply in January/February to be on the robotics select team. There is a mandatory parent/guardian info meeting on February 1st, 2018 @ 7:00 PM in the MJHS Media Center to learn how to apply. In April, sixteen 7th grade students are selected to be part of the competitive robotics team for the following year as 8th grade students. Due to the programming and mechanical skills needed, Gateway 8 (elective) first semester is a required course if a student is selected to be a member of the competitive robotics teams. Parents/Guardians must attend the pre-registration meeting on February 1st which will answer questions about the robotics teams. 2. Robotics Summer Camp: Incoming 7th graders and incoming 8th graders can participate in a week long Robotics Summer Camp hosted at Milford Junior High School. This camp is typically the last full week just before school starts in August. In 2018, the camp will be held on Monday 8/6/2018 through Friday 8/10/2018, 9:00 AM to noon each day.
Signup & Apply 1. Robotics Teams (2018-2019) (fee is TBD) There is a mandatory parent/guardian info meeting on February 1st, 2018 @ 7:00 PM in the MJHS Media Center to learn about the teams, discuss the commitment required (for both the student and parent/guardian), required class, and how to apply. There are a limited # of spots open for the 8th grade and high school teams. Completing the application does not guarantee a spot on one of the teams. 2. Robotics Summer Camp (August 2018) ($100 fee) The signup form for the 2018 robotics summer camp will be available in March 2018. The fee is $100 per student. Registration is open to the first 96 students due to limitations on robotic components. Fees 100% of the fees go back into the robotics program to purchase new equipment, replace broken/outdated equipment, and other expenses related to running the robotics program. For all the fees, please mail a check.
Have questions? Contact Milford Engineering and Robotics Boosters (MERB) @ milfordroboticsclub@gmail.com |
2017-18 Game: "IN THE ZONE"
for the Robotics Teams
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Robotics Team High School teams begin meeting each Thursday starting on Aug 31st, 2017 2:05-3:45. Robotics Team Jr High School teams begin meeting in October. More info for Robotics Teams: - Digital Bulletin Board - Robotics Team's page - Main VEX Robotics EDR site |
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The Game:
VEX Robotics Competition In the Zone is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen second autonomous period followed by one minute and forty-five seconds of driver-controlled play.
The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by Stacking Cones on Goals, by Scoring Mobile Goals in Goal Zones, by having the Highest Stacks, and by Parking Robots.
The Details:
There are eighty (80) Cones that can be Stacked on ten (10) Goals [5 per Alliance] during a Match. Some cones begin in designated locations on the field, while others are available to be entered into the field during the Match.
Each Robot (smaller than 18”x18”x18”) begins a match on one of their Alliance Starting Tiles. Each Alliance has three Zones in which they can place their Goals. Alliances earn points for Stacking Cones on Goals, Scoring Mobile Goals in Goal Zones, having the Highest Stacks, and by Parking Robots. A bonus is awarded to the Alliance that has the most total points at the end of the Autonomous Period.
Scoring:
Each Cone Stacked on a Goal = 2 points
A Mobile Goal Scored in the 5 Point Zone = 5 points
A Mobile Goal Scored in the 10 Point Zone = 10 points
A Mobile Goal Scored in the 20 Point Zone = 20 points
Having the Highest Stack in a Zone = 5 points
A Robot that is Parked at the end of the Match = 2 points
Alliance with the most points at the end of Autonomous = 10 points
More info about the game.
VEX Robotics Competition In the Zone is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen second autonomous period followed by one minute and forty-five seconds of driver-controlled play.
The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by Stacking Cones on Goals, by Scoring Mobile Goals in Goal Zones, by having the Highest Stacks, and by Parking Robots.
The Details:
There are eighty (80) Cones that can be Stacked on ten (10) Goals [5 per Alliance] during a Match. Some cones begin in designated locations on the field, while others are available to be entered into the field during the Match.
Each Robot (smaller than 18”x18”x18”) begins a match on one of their Alliance Starting Tiles. Each Alliance has three Zones in which they can place their Goals. Alliances earn points for Stacking Cones on Goals, Scoring Mobile Goals in Goal Zones, having the Highest Stacks, and by Parking Robots. A bonus is awarded to the Alliance that has the most total points at the end of the Autonomous Period.
Scoring:
Each Cone Stacked on a Goal = 2 points
A Mobile Goal Scored in the 5 Point Zone = 5 points
A Mobile Goal Scored in the 10 Point Zone = 10 points
A Mobile Goal Scored in the 20 Point Zone = 20 points
Having the Highest Stack in a Zone = 5 points
A Robot that is Parked at the end of the Match = 2 points
Alliance with the most points at the end of Autonomous = 10 points
More info about the game.
