Cartagena hosts Lego League robotics tournament with 200 students

Cartagena celebrated the Lego League Robotics Tournament for the first time, in which more than 200 schoolchildren competed in an educational programme that inspired scientific thought, research, and innovation among students between the ages of 6 and 16. The initiative, which is known on an international level, is designed to promote and encourage scientific and technological vocations and STEAM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) among children and young people.

Murcia’s robotics wiz kids gather in Cartagena for special competition

The event, which took place at the School of Industrial Engineers of Cartagena on Saturday, March 14, brought together a total of 27 teams distributed in two categories, ‘Explore,’ with children from 6 to 9 years old; and ‘Challenge,’ with children from 10 to 16 years old. The Lego League Robotics Tournament was a chance for students to show off their skills and knowledge about robotics, as well as defend their innovation projects and the robots they designed, built, and programmed in order to solve challenges posed by the organisers.

The challenge posed to the students this year led them to investigate how robotics can help archaeologists preserve knowledge, protect history, and share their findings.

The jury was composed of experts in robotics, innovation, and education.

The Electric Falcons to represent Region of Murcia nationally

In this year’s edition of the national final, which will be the fifteenth edition held in the Region of Murcia, a total of 15 teams participated in the ‘Explore’ category and 12 participated in the ‘Challenge’ category. The Electronic Falcons ended up taking the first prize and will represent the Region of Murcia in the national phase, to be held on April 11 in Burgos.

At the national final, the Electric Falcons will present their innovative project, and their robot will compete for a spot in the First Lego League World Festival, the programme’s international final, held from April 29 to May 2 in Houston, Texas, United States.

The awards presented at the final were as follows:

• ATD Innovation Project Award: Indalo Jones
• Cartagena City Council Award for Robot Design:  Play Factory Bionic
• UPCT Award for Robot Performance:  Play Factory Bionic
• Integra Foundation Award for FIRST Values:  Legonostrum
• ‘I Am’ Engineering Award:  Electronic Falcons
• School of Industrialists Award for Young Promises:  Begástrica Lego Team
• Coach Award:  San Francisco Robotics