7th World Robot Olympiads held in the Philippines
PASAY, MANILA Nov.6 – first robots Olympics held in the Philippines. With over 1,000 candidates from 22 participating countries. Filipino participants are Adiel De Jesus, 15-yrs old; Ma. Nerissa Nicolas, 16; Ellaine Bulaclac, 16; at Alexandra Guevarra, 14(high school level) and Dave Adrien Biel, 11-yrs old; Kate Dela Cruz, 11, Michelle Alcanar, 12; John Emmanuel Cruz.(elementary level). This students are from DYCI (Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc. BOCAUE, Bulacan)
The regular categories consist of some traditional Filipino games like “Knock and Secure Bottles” or “Tumbung Preso” in this game the robots must complete a task, they must follow a tracked line from the starting point, knock down a bottle, secure and bring along another bottle to the finish line. This category was participated by junior high school contestant. And “Climbing Pole” or “Palo Sebo” participated by senior high school contestant in this match, robots are tasked to climb a pole, get the ball from the top and climb down with the ball.
In the open category, contestant are given task to showcase their fully customized robot’s unique functionality, the function and features of this robots must tag along with the theme “Robot Promote Tourism” or “Dynamic Robots Promote a National or Cultural Heritage of your Country” else they will not receive a points and gets zero as their final score.
The World Robot Olympiad, an annual scientific and technology event participated by students from all over the world will showcase their Robotic Skills in a friendly competition. We also encourage the students ages 10 years to 18 years old to engage in a cultural exchange and networking with fellow robotic enthusiasts. Said MYLENE ABIVA (President /CEO FELTA Mutli-Media Inc. and Project Director, World Robot Olympiad 2010 )
This event has given us Filipino people opportunity to show the world that we also have the ability and skills in robotics and can contribute knowledge in modern technology.
