The regional-level WSRO is being organised in Goa for the first time and is a wonderful opportunity for Goan students to participate in STEM and robotics.
The various competitions being organised in Goa are
| Name | Details | Age Group | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Robo Race | Control your robot in wired or wireless mode to complete the race. | 6 – 15 | 1 – 3 |
| Line Following | Complete a line-following challenge in the shortest time to win. No dependency on a particular kit. | 8 + | 1 – 3 |
| Entrepreneurship Challenge | Project to create and present a prototype of a real-world problem. | 12 + | 1 – 3 |
| Young Scientist | Create and present a science project on a given theme (space exploration, health, robotics, AI, the environment, agriculture, and even the metaverse) | 8 – 16 | 1 – 2 |
| Lego Line Following | Build a line follower using Lego parts like EV3 or Spike Prime and complete the challenge in the shortest time. | 8 + | 1 – 3 |
Organisation:
The PRATHAM club, Mapusa is organising the competition, with the collaboration of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Goa and the Directorate of Education, Govt of Goa. The organising team consists of Legogoa, Qurious Mind, and Team India FGC.
Orientation and Training:
To help students prepare for the competitions, orientation and training sessions have been planned in online and offline mode. Interested teachers/parents/mentors are requested to fill out and submit the form to receive updates on the schedule of sessions and the event.
https://forms.gle/nAwSajaV5nbCcmUz8
| Date | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2024 3 PM to 6 PM |
Demonstration @Ravindra bhavan, baina , Vasco |  |
| 20 & 25 June 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Online Orientation session. The Zoom link will be shared with all entries received through the form. | |
| To be announced | Physical Training at Mapusa. The date and venue will be communicated to all entries received via the form. | |
| To be announced | Physical Training at Madgaon. The date and venue will be communicated to all entries received via the form. |
Year of Robotics in Goa
The year 2024 has been a year of robotics for Goa, with various STEM and robotics-related events taking place. In January 2024, Goa hosted The Goa International Robotics Festival 2024, where various teams from Goa participated along with other national and international teams in the “FIRST Tech Challenge” and “FLL Inspired Showtime” challenges. Participating teams included students from primary to higher secondary standards.
This was followed by the Codeavour 5.0 International regional level event in Goa in March 2024. This resulted in 23 teams with students from primary to 9th standard getting selected for the National level event. Two of the teams from Goa who participated in the Codeavour 5.0 regional event ultimately ended up winning the global championship at the international event in Dubai on 5th May 2024.
The WSRO 2024 Goa event aims to provide an additional platform for students to participate in STEM and robotics-related challenges. In four out of five competitions in this event, students can participate with any kit or coding platform they are aware of and comfortable with. However, for students who are new to robotics, physical training sessions have been organised that will help them build their own robots.