Lawrence Tech set to host national Robofest tournament

Thursday, April 28, 2011 | Source: Metromode
A robotics competition like the upcoming Robofest at Lawrence Technological University is obviously a play to get more young people interested in a career in robotics. But CJ Chung, a computer science professor at Lawrence Tech, says it has a broader goal.

"We are using robots to further math and science learning," Chung says. "That's the purpose of Robofest."

Lawrence Tech is hosting the 12th annual World Robofest Championship on May 7. welcoming 65 teams from around the world. They include 35 teams from outside of Michigan and a few from Canada and South Korea. Chung also likes to point out that this competition also has entrepreneurial aspirations.

"Some of my students who have participated in Robofest have started their own companies," Chung says.

Robofest is a competition of autonomous robots (computer-programmed to act independently) that encourages students to have fun while learning principles of science, technology, engineering, and math. Students design, construct, and program the robots. Adult coaches are not allowed to assist during the events.

Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (248) 204-3566 or send an email to robofest@ltu.edu or click here.

Source: CJ Chung, computer science professor at Lawrence Technological University
Writer: Jon Zemke

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