Berkshire Robotics Challenge
2023 Berkshire Robotics Challenge
March 18, 2023
Modeled after the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE annual challenge, the Berkshire Robotics Challenge is an opportunity for students from 3rd to 8th grade (ages 8-14) to develop their science and computer skills while designing and programming a robot to complete a set of challenges. Students engage in hands-on STEAM experiences, building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way.
Robot Design and Game
Build and program an autonomous LEGO robot
The Challenge has Three Parts:
Innovation Project
Teams learn more about the science behind the Super Powered Challenge and design a solution to a real-world problem
Core Values
These are part of what makes FIRST LEGO LEAGUE so special, because kids compete like crazy but respect their teamates, Coashes, and their competitiors - and they have FUN!
2024 Berkshire Robotics Challenge
MASTERPEICE, the theme of the 2024 First Lego League challenge, shines a spotlight on the role STEM plays in the arts and empowering young people to design and build a world of endless possibilities. The future is a place you will create.
Registering a team for the 2024 Berkshire Robotics Challenge is a two-step process.
Deadline to register is Otober 7, 2023
Can't find a team to join? Contact Denise Johns at denise@the-bic.org.
2023 Berkshire Robotics Challenge
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Challenge Champions: Robotic Wyverns, Lanesborough Elementary
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First Runnerup: The 12 Robotsles, St. Mary's School
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Sportsmanship Award: Robotics Cubs, Capeless Elementary
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Team Spirit Award: Reid RED Robots, Reid Middle School
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Most Innovative Design: Robotic Wyverns, Lanesborough Elementary
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Best Programming: BART-Botics, BART Charter School
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Comeback Kids: The BIC-O-NATORS, Berkshire Innovation Center
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Best Research Project: Lee RoboWildcats, Lee Elementary
Challenge Awards:
Robotics: 23 Years of STEM Inspiration
by Tim Butterworth and Denise Johns
Berkshire Business Journal
March 2023
Robotics: 23 year of STEM Inspiration
by Denise Johns and Tim Butterworth
Berkshire Business Journal
March 2023
2022 Berkshire Robotics Challenge
Challenge Awards:
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Challenge Champion: The Husky 4, Herberg Middle School
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First Runnerup: The Raging Riots, St. Mary's School
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Sportsmanship Award: St. Agnes Angels, St. Agnes Academy
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Team Spirit Award: Conte Mechanics, Conte Community School
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Most Innovative Design: The Husky 4, Herberg Middle School
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Best Programming: BART-Botics, BART Charter School
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Best Research Project: Lee RoboWildcats, Lee Elementary School
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Comeback Kids: Lee RoboWildcats, Lee Elementary School
Miscellaneous
Team size is limited to 10 kids
Each teams needs a coach and an alternate coach
Support for the coaches is available from the BRC committee, other experienced local coaches, the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE website and a coaches' chatroom.
Specific details of the challenge are contained in the challenge manual.
Contact Denise Johns at denise@the-bic.org with any questions or for more information.