Portuguese 
Spanish 
Robot Competitions with Rings and Chains Will Begin in February in Brasilia (DF). Students Compete for Prizes. #Launch #Season #Brazil #News #DF
Robots are increasingly present in various segments of society, from industry to domestic life. With constant advances in technology, the presence of robots has become even more common, optimizing processes and bringing innovations to different areas.
Robotics in Brazil: Robot Competitions Will Have a New Theme in Brasilia (DF)
The most advanced modality of the competitions, with robots weighing around 56 kg and 1.5 meters in height, will have the theme GROWING, within the universe of art. A total of more than 3,500 teams from various parts of the world will compete. In Brazil, the competition, organized by the Social Services of Industry (SESI), is scheduled for February 28 to March 2 in Brasilia (DF).
Automatons and New Trends: Robots Will Face Musical Challenges
The highlight of this year and the great novelty are the rings, which will represent musical notes. They should be thrown or placed on the speakers, and at the end of the match, the robots need to ‘take the stage’ and hang on the chains.
-
Abandoned Factory in Rio’s North Zone Becomes Urban Hazard with Standing Water and Debris
-
The U.S. Navy Conducts Submarine Tests in Idaho Lake to Detect Underwater Noises Hidden by the Ocean
-
British Factory Transitions from Mechanical Parts to Producing 420,000 Electric Power Units Annually, Supplying 70% of Ford’s Electric Cars Sold in Europe
-
France Launches Network to Recycle 20 Million Cookware Pieces by 2027, Accepting All Brands for Aluminum and Coating Separation
Launch of the Challenge with Art and Technology: Check Out the Official Video
The category is known as the robotics olympics, as it combines elements and the adrenaline of sports with engineering and technology. High school students design, assemble, program, and pilot industrial-sized robots to complete tasks in an arena approximately the size of a volleyball court.
Prizes and International Recognition in Robot Competitions
With the announcement of the challenge, teams begin building and programming their robots. However, the chief judge of the evaluation for the Regional Brazil 2024, Silas Vergilio, reminds of the awards that require prior submission – and therefore also deserve the teams’ attention. They are
Competitions and Technological Innovations: Highlight on International Awards
– Woodie Flower’s Award
The award, which honors one of the founders of FIRST, is evaluated by a committee from the United States and, therefore, it is extremely important that it be submitted in English. Deadline: February 8.
Source: Industry Portal
