MassRobotics publicizes its third annual Type and Perform Robotics Problem, introduced this yr by Altium, AMD, Analog Units, Autodesk, Copley Controls, Danfoss, FESTO, Harmonic Drive, Igus, Lattice Semiconductor, Maxon, Mitsubishi Electrical, and Novanta. This problem is designed for faculty pupil groups to showcase their distinctive robotics initiatives. Groups from anyplace around the globe are inspired to enter. Chosen groups will probably be competing for a grand prize of $10,000, together with $1,000 prizes for second and third place and a $1,000 Viewers Selection award. The end result of the problem will probably be in-person shows to trade, traders, and neighborhood members on the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston from April 30 to Could 1st.
The problem supplies college students a chance to point out distinctive approaches to a variety of downside instances. The options should be nicely introduced and work to the perfect of their prototyping functionality, ala Type and Perform.
“As a long-term sponsor of MassRobotics, Harmonic Drive appears to be like ahead to collaborating in occasions that help native academic packages with a ardour for initiatives the place college students are excited in regards to the world of robotics and might study why our movement management merchandise are so distinctive,” mentioned Adam Farley, Regional Gross sales Engineer at Harmonic Drive

“The problem opens the gates for lecturers around the globe to showcase their novel tech to trade. Total it’s an ideal expertise for college kids preparing for careers in robotics,” mentioned Russell Nickerson, Partnership Engagement Liaison at MassRobotics
Prior yr’s winners embrace: Tufts College, Seoul Nationwide College, Harvard College, Wentworth Institute of Know-how, the College of British Columbia, MIT, Indiana College Bloomington, and WPI.
You may be taught extra right here: https://www.massrobotics.org/form-function-challenge/ Functions will probably be open till Feb 12, 2025.

