Skill explained

Mobile Robotics Technicians assemble, set-up, manage and maintain mechanical systems within a mobile robot as well as install, operate and trouble shoot mobile robot control systems.

Required skills

Mechanical and electronic skills, sensor and drive technology, programming, basic mathematics, read and interpret technical drawings, problem-solving skills, team working.

What the Competitors do at the Competition

Competitors will be expected to carry out two tasks over four days of the Competition using the provided robots. The tasks will mainly include the programming of the robots to carry out different sequences in two different arenas. Besides programming, the teams have to test, to adjust sensor values and parameters, assemble and connect peripheral equipment and/or tools and make final test runs. In the case of hardware problems, teams must be able to do troubleshooting and repairs on hardware and connections.