DEPARTMENT ROBOTICS
PREMIUMS: Purple-$4.50; Blue-$4.00; Red-$3.50; White-$2.50
DIVISION 861 - ROBOTICS
- Youth enrolled in Virtual Robotics, Junk Drawer Robotics (Levels 1, 2, or 3) Robotics Platforms or GEAR TECH 21 may exhibit in any class within this division.
- Team Entries: To qualify for entry at the Nebraska State Fair, team materials entered in robotics classes that are clearly the work of a team instead of an individual must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. Additionally, all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual contributions to the project should be included. The entry will be judged as a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing.
- Creating a video of your robot in action would be helpful for the judges but is not mandatory. Present as a CD Rom with your robot entry.
H861001.* ROBOTICS POSTER (SF 236) – Create a poster (14” x 22”) communicating a robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, “Real World Robots”, “Careers in Robots” or “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision Agriculture”, or a robotic topic of interest to the 4-H’er.
H861002.* ROBOTICS NOTEBOOK (SF237) - Explore a robotics topic in-depth and present your findings in notebook. Documentation should include any designs, research, notes, pseudocode, data tables or other evidence of the 4-H’ers learning experience. The notebook should contain at least three pages. Topics could include a programming challenge, a programming skill, calibration, sensor exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1.
H861004.* ROBOTICS/CAREERS INTERVIEW (SF239) - Interview someone who is working in the field of robotics and research the career in robotics. Interviews can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 minutes in length.
H861005.* ROBOTICS SENSOR NOTEBOOK (SF241) – Write pseudo code with a loop which includes at least one sensor activity. Include the code written and explain the code function.
H861007.* KIT LABELED ROBOT (cannot be programmed) and NOTEBOOK (SF243) – This class is intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or vehicles OR educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the ability to be programmed to “sense, plan and act.” The exhibit should include a notebook with the robot the youth has constructed. Included in the notebook should be (1) a description of what the robot does, (2) pictures of programs the robot can perform, (3) why they chose to build this particular form, and (4) how they problem solved any issues they might have had during building and programming. A picture story of assembly is recommended. If robot is more than 15” inches wide and 20” inches tall they may not be displayed in locked cases.
H861008.* 3D PRINTED ROBOTICS PARTS (SF244) - This class is intended for youth to create parts through 3D printing, that help create their robot or aid the robot in completing a coded function. Project should include notebook describing the process used to create the project, describe the success of your designed piece (did it work), intended use of the product and the modifications made to the item.
H861009. 3D/NON-MOBILE ROBOT - Construct out of items found around the home. Provide a short description of your robot, including steps you took to construct the robot and items used.
H861010. ROBOT/STEM ART - The purpose of this class is to allow artistic exhibits that contain a science and technology theme. This class can use any form of medium. Examples might include paintings, drawings, photographs, or songs or poems written by the exhibitor. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24” x 24”. For example: paintings or photographs should be displayed in notebook format or mounted on a sturdy display panel. All entries must include a title and brief explanation of the purpose or message (what is the exhibit meant to show).
H861011. LEGO INITIAL - Construct the first letter of your first or last name out of Legos. Entries must not reach over 12” in height and 18” in width. Can be two or three dimensional. If two dimensional, make sure the letter is securely fastened to a poster or wood board. If 3D, please place initial on a sturdy surface and make sure it is able to stand on its own. Include a brief explanation of the exhibit.
H861012. OTHER/CATCH ALL - Other robotics exhibit that does not fit into any other class.
H861013. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXHIBIT- Any exhibit that showcases member participation in the current year.
Exhibit examples: poster board, scrapbook, brochure, etc.
ROBOTICS SHOWCASE
H861003.* ROBOTICS VIDEO - This class should be displayed in a notebook. The notebook should include a video clip on a CD/DVD that demonstrates the robot performing the programmed function. Include your pseudo code and screenshots of the actual code with a written description of the icon/command functions. All videos for state fair should be emailed to Amy Timmerman atimmerman2@unl.edu before August 15. Files must be saved in a PC compatible format with county name and last name of participant before emailing.