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| Hawaii is a unique place in the world, where cutting-edge science conducted from the tops of the tallest mountains to the depths of the deepest oceans rely on diverse technologies. Students can become a part of these fields of research at any level: as a technician, an engineer or as the scientist or researcher themselves, by following a path of education that can be illuminated by our partners at this event. (MAP) |
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2006 Hawaii Island Lego Robotics Tournament
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Teams from public, private and charter elementary & |
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middle schools and community centers around Hawaii Island competed in a challenge that centered on real science taking place on Hawaii Island today. Kids 9-13 built their creations using Lego Mindstorms robotic invention systems and program them using Robolab software. Here are the rules and information on the Hakalau Natural Wildlife Reserve |
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Team Captain's meeting to draw seeding order for the Lego competition |
Teams scampered back to their pits for last minute preparations before the competition |
HELCO officials Mike Bechtel and Robyn Matsumoto getting ready for a time trial |
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Nawahi took 1st place in the Research Poster and 4th place in the competition |
Waters of Life PCS took 1st in Engineering, 2nd in Poster and 3rd in the competition |
Connections PCS middle schoolers receiving their certificate of participation |
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DeSilva Elementary Super Bees took 1st place in the competition |
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Haaheo Elementary Robo Hobos were awarded 5th place in the competition |
The Kaumana Elementary StarBotics team earned the Unique Engineering award |
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Research Poster
1st - Nawahi`okalaniopu`u
2nd - Waters of Life PCS
3rd - DeSilva Worker Bees
Engineering Award
Waters of Life PCS
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Mana Road Competition
1st - DeSilva Worker Bees
2nd - DeSilva Super Bees
3rd - Waters of Life PCS
4th - Nawahi`okalaniopu`u
5th - Ha`aheo Robo Hobos |
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DeSilva Elementary Worker Bees scooped up 2nd place in the competition |
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Mini-Sumo robots originated out of Japan, but competitions featuring |
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Mini-Sumo Robotic Tournament (Open)
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these little 10 cm square, 500 gram robots have spread throughout the world. Just download the rules and purchase one of many kits that are available (Parallax, Solarbotics, Active Robots to start with, or fabricate your own design . |
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Excitement builds just before the start of the Mini-Sumo robotics tournament |
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Tola Mahoney with Lee Xiao Long against Kyle Douglas and Kamehameha Blue |
JE Orosco of KBIG radio was an excellent MC. Dunno about the guy on the right |
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Tom Benedict and Steve Judd square off with their sumo robots |
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Mini-sumo is an open league with roboticists of all ages competing head-to-head |
Total captivation: robotics has a way of capturing the attention and imagination of all |
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Next year's crop of mini-sumo roboticists? |
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Agony of defeat: Arrggh
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Rydra Kloeppler & Black Dolphin - 1st place |
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Anyone for a Happy Dance? |
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Along with the competition, representatives from K-12 and higher education and high-tech and engineering industry hosted interactive, informational booths. Hawaii is a unique place in the world, where cutting-edge science conducted from the tops of the tallest mountains to the depths of the deepest oceans rely on diverse technologies. Our young people can become a part of these fields of research at any level: as a technician, an engineer or as the scientist or researcher themselves by following a path of education that can be illuminated by our partners at this event. |
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Event title sponsor Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) with Sue and Bev |
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Tom Benedict talking about A Robot Club that meets monthly in Waimea |
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AstroDay Institute offered (Eye) Kea tee shirts and robotic kit raffle |
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Kamehameha School Engineering and Design Academy brought some of their robots |
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Gayle Cho and the gang from Hawaii Community College Architecture and CAD |
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Oscar Libed representing Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) |
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Hilo Intermediate School brought robotic kits for the public to play with and build |
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St Joseph School brought their underwater ROV |
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John Coney and the UHH Marine Science had information about remote sensing and AUVs |
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Hilo Intermediate also brought some Vex kits and underwater ROV kits: assembly required |
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What good are underwater ROVs if you can't get them wet? Just add water, have some fun |
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Hands-on engagement were experienced by kids of all ages. |
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UHH Computer Science demonstrated some of their animation software to the public |
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Inge Heyer of Joint Astronomy Centre brought scientific instruments and displays |
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Steve Judd of Tentacle Combat Robots with a crew of young future roboticists |
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The Native Hawaiian Science & Engineering Mentoring Program brought a soldering station and provided learning opportunities to youngsters |
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Exhibitors
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Robotics Teams
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A Robot Club (Waimea Community Club)
AstroDay Institute
Earl’s Garage
Hawaii Community College Architecture & CAD
Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO)
Institute for Electrical & Electronic Eng (IEEE)
Joint Astronomy Centre (JAC)
Kamehameha School Engineering Academy
Native Hawaiian Science & Engineering Mentoring Prog
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Tentacle Robotics
UHH Marine Science
UHH Computer Science
UHH Physics & Astronomy
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Connections Public Charter School (Lego comp)
Christian Liberty Academy
E.B. DeSilva Elementary School (Lego comp)
Haaheo Elementary School (Lego comp)
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo High School (HHS)
Kaumana Elementary School
Nawahi`okalaniopu`u (Lego comp)
St Joseph High School
Volcano School of Arts and Sciences (Lego comp)
Waters of Life Public Charter School (Lego comp)
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Mahalo Nui Loa to our Sponsors and Prize Donors
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Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO)
AstroDay Institute
UH Institute for Astronomy (IfA)
Hawaii County
Department of Research & Development
Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
Jack Jeffrey Photography
Institute for Electrical and
Electronic Engineering (IEEE)
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
B97-KWXX-KPUA Radio
KBIG-KAPA Radio
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Hopkins Screen Printing Company
Mauna Kea Productions
Hawaii Planing Mill (HPM)
Hank Correa Realty
Kui & I
Kozmic Cones
Instant Sign Center
Big Island Printers
Affordable Catering
Puka Puka Kitchen
Tentacle Robotics
Mailboxes, Inc
United States Geological Survey
United States Fish and WIldlife Service
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Kudos to our friends
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Suzy Sanxter
Shawn Mishler
Chizuko Fujihara
Deanna Marshall
Bruce Marshall
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Ted Shaneyfelt
Palani Francisco
Kaimahina Francisco
Bliss Mishler
Emily Mishler
UHH Computer Science Students |
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Sara Tamayose
Bob Bowman (Haaheo Elem)
Chris Farmer (USGS)
Robyn Hashimoto (HELCO)
Mike Bechtel (HELCO)
Dean McMahal (HELCO)
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For more information, visit http://astroday.net/RoboFest.html , contact Gary Fujihara at 640-9161 or email: fujmon@mac.com
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