Students from the school of computing and engineering recently took part in the Colleges first ever RoboCon (Robotics Contest) competition which took place at the SPACE Campus in Bangor. The talented students competed against each other for the honour of representing team SERC at the RoboCon final which takes place on 17 May.
The ROBOCON 2017 competition required the participants to compete in teams of two to design and build a bespoke robot to autonomously complete a maze and move to an arena to throw ping-pong balls into targets.
The robots had to race to complete the task within a set period of time, with the fastest being announced as the winner! General engineering students Joseph Armstrong from Ballynahinch and Daniel Price from Bangor merged as champions in the contest, each winning a Wi-Fi fed flying drone.
Marks were awarded for overall quality of work produced, ability to work within the timeframes, efficient use of resources and the fastest robot to complete the circuit.
The students are now preparing for the final competition where they are hoping to defend their title with a faster, more accurate and entertaining robot to keep the record and continue to improve to be at the forefront of innovation and technology! The competition will take place in front of friends, peers, parents and under the watchful eye of the judges.
Tutor Anthony Johnston said “The competition was great fun for the students and the standard of work produced was outstanding. We encourage students to participate in all competitions, which will enhance their skills and knowledge. The Inter Campus competition contributes to the students overall learning experience and improves their confidence, while providing them the opportunity to test their skills against their college peers.
“SERC is a fertile learning ground for innovative and dynamic students in the field of robotics and mechatronics. From conception of ideas to design and prototyping development, robot testing and final robot release the task was challenging, but gave the students the opportunity to work in teams and under pressure, to learn the skills they will need in the workplace.”
Head of School Trevor Breadon said: “Competitions like this provide a unique stage for student-engineers to showcase their skills and expertise and motivates them to reach the highest standards in their careers. We look forward to the forthcoming final in May.”
SERC students are encouraged to get involved in competitions as it demonstrates to future employers the level, skill and commitment they have within their industry. Past winners have successfully progressed into employment, because they have an edge over other students, having been involved in these types of competitions.
The competition was kindly funded by the Department for the Economys Skills Development Branch.
South Eastern Regional College general engineering students Joseph Armstrong from Ballynahinch and Daniel Price from Bangor emerged as champions in the colleges ROBOCON 2017 competition, each winning a Wi-Fi fed flying drone. The students are pictured with staff from the school of computing and engineering who judged the competition.
Students from the school of computing and engineering recently took part in the Colleges first ever RoboCon (Robotics Contest) competition which took place at the SPACE Campus in Bangor. The talented students competed against each other for the honour of representing team SERC at the RoboCon final which takes place on 17 May.
The ROBOCON 2017 competition required the participants to compete in teams of two to design and build a bespoke robot to autonomously complete a maze and move to an arena to throw ping-pong balls into targets.
The robots had to race to complete the task within a set period of time, with the fastest being announced as the winner! General engineering students Joseph Armstrong from Ballynahinch and Daniel Price from Bangor merged as champions in the contest, each winning a Wi-Fi fed flying drone.
Marks were awarded for overall quality of work produced, ability to work within the timeframes, efficient use of resources and the fastest robot to complete the circuit.
The students are now preparing for the final competition where they are hoping to defend their title with a faster, more accurate and entertaining robot to keep the record and continue to improve to be at the forefront of innovation and technology! The competition will take place in front of friends, peers, parents and under the watchful eye of the judges.
Tutor Anthony Johnston said “The competition was great fun for the students and the standard of work produced was outstanding. We encourage students to participate in all competitions, which will enhance their skills and knowledge. The Inter Campus competition contributes to the students overall learning experience and improves their confidence, while providing them the opportunity to test their skills against their college peers.
“SERC is a fertile learning ground for innovative and dynamic students in the field of robotics and mechatronics. From conception of ideas to design and prototyping development, robot testing and final robot release the task was challenging, but gave the students the opportunity to work in teams and under pressure, to learn the skills they will need in the workplace.”
Head of School Trevor Breadon said: “Competitions like this provide a unique stage for student-engineers to showcase their skills and expertise and motivates them to reach the highest standards in their careers. We look forward to the forthcoming final in May.”
SERC students are encouraged to get involved in competitions as it demonstrates to future employers the level, skill and commitment they have within their industry. Past winners have successfully progressed into employment, because they have an edge over other students, having been involved in these types of competitions.
The competition was kindly funded by the Department for the Economys Skills Development Branch.
