{"id":796,"date":"2017-04-11T20:04:13","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T01:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mbrobotgames.ca\/mrgwp\/?page_id=796"},"modified":"2024-02-17T14:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T20:43:00","slug":"announcer-volunteer-duties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mbrobotgames.ca\/mrgwp\/volunteer-information\/announcer-volunteer-duties\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcer Volunteer Duties"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks for volunteering at the Manitoba Robot Games!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below you’ll find a list of duties for the announcer while volunteering.<\/p>\n

Things to Announce<\/h1>\n

The announcer has an important task in keeping the games moving as smoothly as possible in addition to keeping the audience engaged with what’s happening in the ring.<\/p>\n

There will generally be a good number of students from the Manitoba School for the Deaf in attendance; it’s important that you keep an interpreter with you at all times to ensure that the those attending who are hearing impaired are also able to understand the announcements.<\/p>\n

Housekeeping<\/h2>\n

The announcer should work closely with the head judge and registration desk to ensure that competitors are getting to the registration desk and competition area as required. Keep an eye on what events are currently being registered for and call any competitors that have not yet registered.<\/p>\n

The competition area tends to attract a large number of people who want to watch the competitions. Periodically remind them that if they are not currently competing, that they should observe from the bleachers. Also, if you must be next to the rope barrier, please sit such that the people in the bleacher can see the competitions, this will help everyone in attendance to see the competitions.<\/p>\n

Periodically point out various points of interest including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n

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  • the locations of the public washrooms, and<\/li>\n
  • the location of the canteen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    General Comments<\/h2>\n

    These robots have all been built by school age children ranging from grade 4, a few younger, to grade 12.<\/p>\n

    The Manitoba Robot Games is unique in that its games are geared for school age children.\u00a0 Most of the other Games in North America are for post-secondary entrants only.<\/p>\n

    There are specific design specifications for each type of robot you see here today.\u00a0 Check out our website for this information,\u00a0 www.mbrobotgames.ca<\/p>\n

    Some people think these are merely interesting toys, not truly robots.\u00a0 But you can\u2019t build a house without first learning to hammer in a nail.\u00a0 Nor can you build a robot to explore Mars or to do any other job without first being able to build a RoboCrtitter, then a Sumo, then a Line Follower.<\/p>\n

    The robot on Mars is a tethered robot, though it is remote controlled.\u00a0 It is considered tethered because it is controlled from Earth.\u00a0 However it also has some autonomous functions.\u00a0 It is a hybrid of the types of robots you see here, though far more complex and more durable.\u00a0 Definitely way more expensive to build!<\/p>\n

    Kits For Sale<\/h2>\n

    Mini sumo and robo critters kits are available for purchase at the RoboCritter playing area. We also sell t-shirts in all sorts of great colours.<\/p>\n

    Robo Critters<\/h2>\n

    For students up to and including grade 6, mostly grades 5 & 6 and is a timed competition which measures controlling & designing skill.\u00a0 The robot is usually built of foam core board, has 2 motors, 2 wheels and a controller.\u00a0 The shape is only limited by the imagination (and some are very imaginative).\u00a0 The robots must hit 10 targets scattered about the playing field.\u00a0 When a hit is correctly made, the target\u2019s light changes from green to red.\u00a0 Drivers get 3 tries & the best time is recorded.\u00a0 Each competitor in this event is acknowledged from the podium & receives a certificate.<\/p>\n

    Spectators who wish to enter but who have no robots can use our demonstration robots to try the course.\u00a0 The cost to enter is $5.<\/p>\n

    Prairie Sumo Tethered<\/h2>\n

    Two robots try to push the other out of the ring within a 3 minute round.\u00a0\u00a0 Any part of a robot touching the floor counts as a loss.\u00a0 Best out of three matches wins.\u00a0 This is a match of design plus driving ability.
    \nThese robots are scratch built.\u00a0 There are no kits for these.<\/p>\n

    Mini Sumo Tethered<\/h2>\n

    Two robots try to push the other out of the ring within a 3 minute round.\u00a0\u00a0 Any part of a robot touching the floor counts as a loss.\u00a0 Best out of three matches wins.\u00a0 This is a match of design plus driving ability.\u00a0 These robots can be kit built or scratch built.\u00a0 Robots from kits need to be modified to have a chance at winning since they are too light.<\/p>\n

    Tractor Pull<\/h2>\n

    This event uses the same principals as its full size namesake but these tractors are much smaller.\u00a0 The object is to pull the weighted sled down a 24 ft track in less than 2 minutes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As the sled advances the weight moves forward, increasing the friction.\u00a0 After a robot has completed its run, more weight is added to the sled.\u00a0 The winner is the one which pulls the most weight to the required point.\u00a0\u00a0 Record \u2013 12-pound tractor pulled 109 pounds!<\/p>\n

    Line Follower<\/h2>\n

    This is a programmed robot designed to follow a line on each of 4 progressively harder fields.\u00a0 The line is black, 3\/4\u00a0inch wide on a white surface.\u00a0 Curves, corners, zigzags, a crossover, & slopes add interest & difficulty.\u00a0 Points are awarded for each difficulty passed.\u00a0 Highest total wins.\u00a0 Design, the type of sensors chosen & the location of these sensors plus the programming are all factors leading to how well a robot does.\u00a0 This is the most complex robot in our Games.<\/p>\n

    Super Scramble<\/h2>\n

    Robots must accept a load (a 1″ steel\u00a0ball bearing) & carry it across some very uneven terrain without losing it The obstacles are similar to the ones affecting tanks \u2013 \u201cstumps\u201d, \u201clogs\u201d, a lake of marbles, an uneven \u201chill\u201d, a sand trap, etc.\u00a0 After an electronic start the 2 robots compete at the same time, but in opposite directions.\u00a0 First one to push the bar at the end, lighting the light, is the winner.<\/p>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    Sumo (Prairie & Mini) Autonomous<\/h2>\n

    Two robots try to push the other out of the ring within a 3 minute round.\u00a0\u00a0 Any part of a robot touching the floor counts as a loss.\u00a0 Best out of three matches wins.\u00a0 This is a match of design plus driving ability.\u00a0 These robots contain sensors and on board programming to hunt, push, or avoid their opponent. The robot can sense the white edge of the playing field so it knows where the edge is.\u00a0 Robots must have a 5 second delay after being turned on before they start moving.<\/p>\n

    The Lego Challenge<\/h2>\n

    Students program a Lego\u00a0robot using available software, then upload the program to the robot. \u00a0The challenge is to perform a number of tasks such as delivering an object to a specific room on the playing field. To help the robots there is a black line on the floor and the position of the rooms are identified by a1″ coloured tape on the black line. e.g. patient rooms may have yellow markings while the nursing station may be red. The robots are not allowed to tough walls or people in the hallways(simulated by wooden blocks)<\/p>\n

    Displays<\/h2>\n

    Please visit our sponsors displays (indicate their locations).<\/p>\n

    Sponsors<\/h2>\n

    We thank our sponsors for making this event possible.\u00a0 (listed on poster) Particularly, when a sponsored event is running.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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