RoboGenius™ International Olympiad

RoboGenius™ International Olympiad
RoboGenius™ International Olympiad is a springboard for Schools to enable their students to
participate in International Robotics Competitions like Jr.FLL (Junior FIRST LEGO League
India) (Ages 6-9), FLL (FIRST LEGO League India) (Ages 9-16), FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge
India) (Ages 14-16), IRO (Indian Robot Olympiad) (Ages 8-21) and WRO (World Robot
Olympiad). These competitions are being organized since 1998 globally. It is an assessment of
students for classes 1 to 12 based on syllabus of CBSE / ICSE and State Boards and provides
Free Robotics / STEM Workshops and sponsorship upto Rs.2,30,000/-. It consists of questions
on Logic, Mental Ability, Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science.
IndiaSTEM Foundation is a leading not-for-profit NGO engaged in generating interest among
students towards computer science, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSSTEM) through the innovative use of Robotics learning platforms and other research based
hands-on learning tools. It has tie up with US based NGO FIRST and WRO. It is working for the
promotion of 21st century skills and STEM education. It is being done by organizing FLL, FTC
and IRO since 2006. The programs are truly International program and they are being organized
in over 80 countries offering USD 11 Million (66 crores) in scholarships. It had 2,000,000+
participants since 1998. The Robot Mission, Research & its core values had been recognized by
107+ Universities in USA, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia
We would like to invite your institute to participate in RoboGenius™ International Olympiad. This
is level-01 pen &paper based assessment and Olympiad at School level. It consists of
1. i-NMO:
2. i-NSO:
3. i-NCO:
4. i-NEO:
i-National Mathematics Olympiad
i-National Science Olympiad
i-National Computer Olympiad
i-National English Olympiad
Selected students go to Regional level of FLL/FTC in Level-02. Based on their performance
they can go to National level that is Level-03 and finally to International level that is Level-04.
Benefits of participating are as follows:
a. School – School gets LEGO Education kits. These can be used in Maths lab, Science
Lab, Robotics lab and to educate students in 21 st Century skills using “Learning by
Doing” approach. Apart from this school gets analysis for all students.
b. Teachers – All teachers get training on LEGO Education kits.
c. Students – Every student gets workshop worth Rs. 500 apart from certificate. Topper
student will get LEGO Education kits, assessment report and class topper medal.
d. Principal/Director – Selected Principal/Director will visit World Festival of FLL/FTC in
New Jersey, USA.
RIO 2014-15
Aug.-Sep. 2014
Nov.-Dec. 2014
Jan.-Feb. 2015
28-Aug. 2014
27-Nov. 2014
29-Jan. 2015
Olympiad Date
4-Sep. 2014
4-Dec. 2014
4-Feb. 2015
Last Date of Registration
14-Aug. 2014
14-Nov. 2014
14-Jan. 2015
Indian Robot Olympiad (IRO)
India Robot Olympiad (IRO)is one of the largest Robotics competition years in India for students
between the age group of 9 to 19,held since 2006.It is anot-for-profit competition supported and
organized by Techtronics Education, an organization focused on bringing Science and
Technology based learning solutions for students with the intervention of Robotics.
IROis the Indian Chapter of World Robot Olympiad that provides aunique platform for students
to showcase their talent and creativity and represent INDIA at the international level.
Vision:
“… creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people
dream of becoming science and technology leaders."
Mission:
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To inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting
mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire
innovation.
To foster well-rounded essential life skills including self-confidence, communication,
teamwork and leadership.
To promoteresearch aptitude for Science & Engineering in students.
To prepare youngsters for the challenges of tomorrow.
How does IRO work?
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Schools, Colleges and individuals are invited to enter a team of two or three students to
participate in this competition and are categorized according to their age groups. Teams can
participate in regular or open category.
Participating teams need to create, design and build Robots using LEGO Mindstorms NXT to
solve pre-defined missions.
Provide students up to the age of 19 an opportunity to expand their horizons through
exploration of Robots and Robotic systems in the school.
Introduce the concept of modern science into school's educational activities using ICT and
technology.
Provide an opportunity to promote creative thinking, improve communications and
cooperation skills, strengthen the ability to acquire new knowledge, highly relevant towards
progressive education
World Robot Olympiad (WRO)
The World Robot Olympiad is an event for science, technology and education which brings
together the young people all over the world to develop their creativity and problem solving skills
through challenging and educational robotics competitions.
Objectives
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Provide students up to the age of 19 an opportunity to expand their horizons through exploration
of robots and robotic systems in the school.
Introduce the concept of modern science into school educational activities in science and
technology.
Provide an opportunity to promote creative thinking, improve communications and cooperation
skills strengthen the ability to acquire new knowledge highly relevant towards progressive
education.
Bring together young people all over the world to develop creativity and problem solving skills
through challenging and educational robot competition.
To widen the youth view in the application of science & technology, improve their learning
efficiency & encourage our youth to be future scientists, engineers and inventors.
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For Further Information: http://www.wro2013.org/
FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL)
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get children excited about science
and technology. A hands-on program for ages 9 to 16 FLL uses Challenges based on real
world scientific problems to engage children in research, problem solving, and engineering. The
cornerstone of the program is its Core Values, which emphasize friendly sportsmanship,
learning, and community involvement.
Each yearly Challenge has two parts, the Project and the Robot Game. Working in teams of
three to ten children and guided by at least one adult coach, teams have 8 weeks to:
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Build an autonomous robot to carry out pre-designed missions in 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Analyze, research, and invent a solution to a real world problem
The culmination of all that hard work for many teams is the participation in an FLL event - much
like a high energy sporting event. Referees monitor and score the Robot Game. Judges review
team presentations. An FLL event is a pumped-up environment with music and excitement that
celebrates the work the children have done throughout the season.
Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr. FLL)
The newest program in FIRST introduces the youngest students to the exciting worlds of
science and technology. Just like FLL, this program features a real-world challenge, to be
solved by research, critical thinking and imagination. Guided by adult coaches, students work
with LEGO elements and moving parts to create solutions and present them for review.
Younger elementary school students get to:
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Design and build challenge solutions using LEGO elements
Apply real-world math and science concept
Research challenges facing today‟s scientists
Learn team-building and presentation skills
Develop Show-Me posters
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), formerly the FIRST Vex Challenge (FVC), is a mid-level
robotics competition targeted toward high-school aged students. It offers the traditional
challenge of a FIRST competition but with a more accessible and affordable robotics kit.
The ultimate goal of FTC is to reach more young people with a lower-cost, more accessible
opportunity to discover the excitement and rewards of science, technology, and engineering.
The FIRST Tech Challenge grew out of the existing FIRST Robotics Competition and the IFI
Robovation platform. FIRST, RadioShack, and Innovation First collaborated to develop an
improved version of the IFI Robovation kit. The kit was significantly upgraded and was called
the Vex Robotics Design System. For the 2008 Season Pitsco developed a platform that uses
the NXT brick along with additional hardware and a new structural framework under the new
name of TETRIX. Using aluminum parts that will allow participants to add Lego parts and
sensors the kit includes 4 DC motors and larger wheels. In addition to hardware changes, the
system may now be programmed using NXT-G, RobotC, and LabVIEW.
Techtronics Education (India) Limited has been a pioneer in promotion of „learning by doing”
concept and have established itself as a leading importer and distributor of Robotics
development platforms and hands on learning aids. Techtronics Education (India) Limited is
exclusive distributor with LEGO Education and PITSCO for their entire range of products in
India.
These products are used by parents, students and educators to impart hands-on learning to
students and to reinforce the concepts of CS-STEM thru the 4Cs system i.e. Connect,
Construct, Contemplate and Continue.
Our products provide a complete learning solution. Specific science and mathematics concepts
are identified – which are then reinforced in a fun filled way – students experience these
concepts through the models they create. The solution is flexible enough for teachers and
educators to expand and customize it to their classrooms, and to specific learning needs of their
students. The models and construction is highly scalable.
The products cover a wide range – from early learning to high school and all the way to
engineering colleges.
Teachers and educators will see the power of this solution in the flexibility and customization
that these products offer. Be it LEGO MINDSTORMS or TETRIX robotics development
platforms, both students and educators will have a great time in creating autonomous robots,
projects and enjoy the learning and accomplishment of having building and creating them.

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