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Makerbotz 2025 - Dancing 3D Robot
Age Category
Age: 13 - 18
1. Purpose
The MakerBotz competition aims to inspire and challenge participants through a hands-on, problem-solving experience that fosters essential STEM skills and encourages creative innovation. By engaging with real-world challenges, the competition contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically goals 4 (Quality Education).
Specifically, the competition is designed to:
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Innovative Problem Solving
Participants need to design and build an innovative and creative robot that is capable of dancing various movements. -
Mastery of Coding and Engineering Principles
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Increasing Interest in STEM
To increase students' interest in STEM through practical and entertaining applications, contributing to SDG 4 (Quality Education). -
Creativity in Design and Video Presentation
This competition provides participants with the opportunity to show their creativity in robot design using 3D design and video presentation skills.
2. Task/Mission
Tasks
Participants will design, print, and construct a 3D dancing robot using 3D printing technology. The robot must be standing on two legs.
Participants will be provided with uniform consumable items supplied by Be STEM Ready, including but not limited to screws, wires, and specified electronic components. Participants are not allowed to use any additional electronic components beyond those provided, except for screws, wires, servo motors, or materials needed for the robot's stability and/or aesthetic purposes.
For evaluation purposes, each participant must submit a 2-minute video demonstrating their 3D robot. This video should capture the entire robot and the electronic components used to animate it. Participants are free to use any software compatible with the provided electronic components for designing their 3D robot. This video will be judged based on creativity, technical execution, and storytelling.
A verification letter from a supervising teacher or parent/guardian must accompany each submission. This verification letter is a mandatory requirement for participation in the competition.
3. Robot requirements
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Team Composition: Each team consists of only 1 participant and is limited to only 1 robot.
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Robot Size: The size of the 3D robot must not exceed 15cm (H) * 15cm (W) * 15cm (L).
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Robot Legs: The robot is required to have only 2 legs for dancing.
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Robot Consistency: The same robot is required to be used throughout the video. Participants are not allowed to switch to a different robot at any given time during the video.
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Robot Stability: The robot must be able to stand on its own, without any external assistance. It must be able to stand and dance with its 2 legs.
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Robot Integrity: The robot's movements must not result in its damage or self-disassembly.
4. Competition Requirements
Video Submission Guidelines:
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Video Length: The video must be 2 minutes in length.
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Dance Routine (1 minute):
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The first 1 minute of the video must feature the 3D dancing robot performing a dance routine set to music.
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The robot must perform a minimum of 3 different dance moves during the 1-minute dance routine. Participants may add subtitles or transitions to describe and show the different dance moves performed by the robot.
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Design and Storytelling (30 seconds):
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The following 30 seconds shall be dedicated to a presentation wherein the participant showcases and explains:
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Where the idea came from.
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The rationale behind its design.
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The justification for its particular form and function.
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Participants can ask themselves the following questions and answer them in the presentation (these questions are only for reference, and participants should also come up with their own questions to answer):
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How difficult was it to come up with the design idea?
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What challenges have you gone through when building the robot?
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Why is the robot built/dancing in this manner?
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Where did the idea come from?
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Close-Up Shots (30 seconds):
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The final 30 seconds of the video must include the following close-up shots, with the camera no more than 30cm away:
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A complete view of the entire 3D robot.
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Close-up of the internal electronic components used.
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A clear recording of the complete programming code.
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Dancing Sample Video:
Software Download:
Programming References:
Sample File Download:
5. Scoring
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Once the 3D robot is completed, for every different type of dance move, the robot will score points.
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If the robot can stand straight without external intervention, points will be scored.
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Scores will also be given according to the complexity of the code (different types of blocks used).
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The organisers reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions, add to or reduce the score to ensure the smooth execution of the event.