The ACity Tech Expo is to motivate young people to became leaders in the field of robotics and technology by involving them in an exciting technology and robotics exhibition competition that builds engineering skills, inspires innovation, and fosters well-rounded life skills such as self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
In the long run, participating students will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of embracing smart and sustainable cities through innovative technologies , gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing innovative technological solutions, form valuable connections with peers and industry professionals, and contribute to a collective effort aimed at building more inclusive and sustainable cities for future generations.
Embracing Smart and Sustainable Cities Through Innovative Technologies
CompositionThe robotics competition will involve at least twelve (12) teams of at most four (4) members in each. Any high school or university student is eligible to participate.
RequirementsEach team will be required to pay a registration fee to offset the cost of electronics and materials needed to build their robots to complete their task.
The Robot KitsThe robot body/chassis kit will be fully 3D printed. Abacus Robotics will sponsor the robot design and its files. Electronic equipment will be purchased and added to each team’s robot chassis to make up the full robot kit and enable the team to program the robot to be autonomous and complete the tasks given.
The ChallengeThe challenge will be designed by Abacus Robotics while liaising with RoTech Academy. The challenge will involve various tasks around crafting sustainable smart cities through innovative technologies. Each team will complete the various tasks for points in the shortest possible time. The points accumulated and the time completed will be the determinants of the top three winners of the competition.
SetupThe event will take place the day before the tech exhibition challenge. The competition will last about four hours and we will have guests from STEM organizations witness and judge the Competition.
Embracing Smart and Sustainable Cities Through Innovative Technologies
CompositionThe High School Tech Exhibition Challenge will involve at most fifteen (15) teams, one from each participating school comprising three (3) students and two (2) mentors (teachers) each.
The ChallengeThe challenge is to present a solution to a problem related to the Theme “Embracing Smart and Sustainable Cities Through Innovative Technologies.” The students are encouraged to be innovative and creative about their ideas.
RequirementsRegistering participants will be required to send a summarized concept note of their project.
SetupExhibitions will be held in booth-like setups where each team will exhibit their various projects and be judged. This exhibition will be put on display throughout the Expo, however at a point on the schedule, selected guests from STEM organizations will be asked to judge the various projects and award prizes to the top three (3) winners.
Embracing Smart and Sustainable Cities Through Innovative Technologies
CompositionThe University Tech Exhibition Challenge will involve teams of a maximum of four (4) members each. Any university is eligible to participate.
RequirementsEach team will be required to provide a concept note explaining their project.
SetupExhibitions will be held in booth-like setups where each team will exhibit their various projects and be judged. This exhibition will be put on display throughout the Expo, however at a point on the schedule, selected guests from STEM organizations will be asked to judge the various projects and award prizes to the top three (3) winners.
