The OECS Regional Super Challenge is an exciting annual robotics competition that unites talented students from across the Eastern Caribbean to compete, collaborate, and showcase their innovations in robotics, coding, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields. This event provides a platform for students to apply their knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges through robotics.
The competition aims to promote the importance of robotics and technology education in the Caribbean while fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation. Participants will work as teams to design, build, and program robots to complete a series of challenges, providing a hands-on opportunity to develop technical and teamwork skills.
Participating in the OECS Regional Super Challenge begins with forming a team. Schools and educational institutions are encouraged to recruit a diverse group of students with a passion for robotics and STEAM subjects. Here’s how to get started:
Team Composition:
Each team should consist of 4 students from the same school or educational institution. It’s ideal to include students with various strengths, such as problem-solving, coding, design, and communication skills.
Faculty Mentor:
Every team must have a faculty mentor who will guide the students through the competition preparation. This mentor will assist with logistics, support the team in building and programming the robot, and ensure that all rules and guidelines are followed.
Team Registration:
Once you have your team and faculty mentor in place, you can register by filling out the Registration Form [link coming soon]. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your spot in the competition and receive timely updates and information.
Team Preparation:
After registration, teams will have access to resources, including training materials, workshops, and technical support, to help them prepare for the challenges. Teams should begin planning their robot designs, learning about programming platforms, and working on team collaboration.
The OECS Robomindset Summer Camp is designed to be an accessible event, with a registration fee that covers all necessary costs for each team. The fee includes all materials, meals, and access to the workshops and activities throughout the camp. However, sponsorship opportunities are still available for schools and teams that may need financial assistance.
Registration Fee: [Registration Fee coming soon] – This fee includes:
Travel expenses: Transportation to and from the event venue is covered.
Accommodation: Teams traveling from other islands will have their accommodation provided.
Competition kits: Robotics kits and materials needed to build and program robots.
Workshops and training: Participation in all workshops and training sessions before and during the event.
Meals and refreshments: Provided throughout the event to ensure participants stay energized.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for schools and teams who may require financial assistance with travel or accommodations. For more information on sponsorship, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
How to Register:
Registration is easy! Simply complete the Registration Form [link coming soon] before the registration deadline. After registration, you will receive more details, including preparation guidelines, event schedules, and competition rules.
Registration Deadline: [coming soon]
The OECS Regional Super Challenge is designed to test students’ skills in multiple areas of robotics. Each year, the competition challenges participants with a new set of tasks and problem-solving scenarios. Key features of the competition include:
Build & Program Your Robot:
Teams will design, build, and program robots that can complete specific tasks, requiring creativity, precision, and technical know-how.
Real-World Challenges:
The competition tasks are inspired by real-world issues such as sustainability, automation, and disaster response. This provides teams with a chance to develop innovative solutions that have practical applications in various industries and sectors.
Teamwork & Collaboration:
Collaboration is a key component of the competition. Teams will work together to overcome challenges, and judges will assess not just the robot’s performance, but also the teamwork and communication skills of each team.
Project Evaluation and Incubation:
Any project or solution developed during the competition that demonstrates the potential to become a marketable product will be evaluated for further development. Projects with commercial potential will be assigned Intellectual Property (IP) to the team or participant, ensuring that they retain ownership of their ideas and inventions. These projects will then be incubated for further development and refinement by the respective country of the team’s origin. The OECS Robotics Association will oversee the incubation process, providing guidance and support to ensure that the projects reach their full potential.
Awards & Recognition:
Teams will be recognized for their achievements in several categories, including Best Robot Design, Most Creative Solution, Best Teamwork, and Overall Champion. Additional awards will be presented to teams with projects that show exceptional innovation and commercial potential.
For more details about the OECS Regional Super Challenge, including registration, sponsorship, or general inquiries, please reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at the OECS Regional Super Challenge, where young innovators from across the Caribbean will come together to solve challenges, collaborate, and showcase their passion for robotics!
